Easy wins again! I’m on day 6 of an 8 day work week, so that means two
things: I’m tired and I’m hungry. Quick skillet pasta dishes like this
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta are perfect for such an occasion. They require only a few ingredients, cook up super fast, and leave me feeling full and happy!
This version of Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta uses just a touch of
cream cheese and Parmesan to make a regular tomato sauce ultra rich and
creamy. If you’re not into cream cheese, you could also add a splash
(1/4 cup or so) of half and half to achieve a similar effect. I used
regular pasta, but whole wheat would actually be pretty good in this and
would add some extra fiber and nutrients to make it a more well rounded
meal. I was lucky enough to get spinach on sale for $0.99 per bag
(score!), but if fresh spinach is just out of your price range, this
would also be really good with sliced mushrooms. Just cook the mushrooms
along with the onions and garlic in the beginning. Or, hey, you could
always do a plain creamy tomato sauce. Nothin’ wrong with that!
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta Recipe
Easier than a box meal, this creamy tomato and spinach pasta is also more flavorful and delicious. 100% real ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb penne pasta
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2- 9 oz bag fresh spinach
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