Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta for Comforting Weeknight Bliss

A delicious, quick dish featuring creamy tomato sauce and vibrant spinach, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 portions

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

8 ounces Pasta Any shape you love

For the Sauce

1 cup Tomato Sauce Store-bought or homemade
2-3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
½ cup Cream or Cream Cheese For creamy texture

For the Greens

4 cups Fresh Spinach Can substitute with kale or Swiss chard

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing

Equipment

Large pot
skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add tomato sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes.
Combine the drained pasta with the sauce and stir in cream or cream cheese, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
Serve warm, garnished with extra spinach or Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Garnish with fresh spinach or Parmesan when serving.

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