Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta Recipe
Creamy Spinach and Tomato Pasta is a delicious dish that combines the bold, fiery flavors of spicy tomato sauce with a touch of cream for added richness. Toss in some spinach and your favorite pasta, and you're good to go --- a comfort meal ready in no time!
Servings: 2
Calories: 733kcal
Equipment
- Weighing Scale
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Medium to Large pan
Ingredients
- 250 to 260 grams pasta (8.85 to 9.15 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes, heaping
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- handful of spinach
- salt and ground black pepper, to season
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water for the pasta and cook it as per the instructions on its package.
- At the same time, heat the olive oil on a medium or large pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is ready, add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant --- lower the heat if needed.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Mix, cover with a lid, and simmer for about ten minutes, ensuring the heat is medium-low.
- Pour the cream and let cook uncovered for about four minutes.
- Add the spinach and combine it with the rest of the creamy tomato sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and a bit of pasta water.
- Mix to combine everything evenly.
- Transfer your creamy tomato and spinach pasta into serving plates --- and enjoy!
Notes
- Cook's Tip: Remember to add pasta water at the end of cooking your tomato and spinach pasta. It adds more creaminess and helps the sauce stick to the pasta.
- Refer to the post's 'Recipe variation' for substitutions.
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 774IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg