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Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

A quick and comforting pasta dish, perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and nutrition.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meals, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Family Dinners, Pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

Pasta and Sauce Ingredients

  • 8 to 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons cream cheese or a splash of cream
  • 2 big handfuls spinach
  • to taste salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning
  • for serving Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preparation

  • Boil the pasta and save a mug of pasta water before draining.
  • In a pan, warm olive oil and minced garlic for about 30 seconds.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, and seasoning to the pan.
  • Stir in the cream cheese until it melts and looks silky.
  • Add spinach and let it wilt.
  • Toss in the drained pasta along with a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  • Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For an upgrade, stir in a spoon of pesto at the end for added flavor.