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Spinach Tomato & Garlic Penne Pasta

by Rebecca May 23, 2022

Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins | Serves: 4

This Spinach, tomato & garlic penne pasta is my go-to for a cold winter day. It is a thick, hearty meal packed with amazing flavors. Incredibly easy to whip up using only a few simple ingredients and ready in less than thirty minutes. This is perfect if you are looking for another delicious pasta meal to serve to your loved ones.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1 small onion

¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated

2 ounces cream cheese

½ pound penne pasta

2 tablespoons tomato paste

15 ounces diced tomatoes

½ teaspoon dried basil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

pinch red pepper flakes

9 oz. fresh spinach

½ teaspoon salt

fresh ground pepper, to taste

How to make Spinach, Tomato & Garlic Penne Pasta

Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Then, add the pasta and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until tender. Drain the pasta when done.

Step 2: In the meantime, dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4: To the pan, add the diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Stir well. Next, add the tomato paste with half a cup of water. Stir until the tomato paste is dissolved.

Step 5: Adjust the heat to medium-low and stir in the cream cheese. Next, add the Parmesan cheese and stir well until melted.

Step 6: Gently stir in the fresh spinach and continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes more until the spinach has wilted.

Step 7: Toss in the pasta and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Spinach, tomato & garlic penne pasta warm. Enjoy!

Spinach Tomato & Garlic Penne Pasta

Rebecca Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins | Total time: 30 mins | Serves: 4 This Spinach, tomato & garlic penne pasta is my go-to for a cold… General Recipes Spinach Tomato & Garlic Penne Pasta European Print This
Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins 20 mins
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 small onion
  • ¼ c. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 9 oz. fresh spinach
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Then, add the pasta and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until tender. Drain the pasta when done.

Step 2: In the meantime, dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4: To the pan, add the diced tomatoes (with juices), oregano, red pepper flakes, basil, salt, and some freshly cracked pepper. Stir well. Next, add the tomato paste with half a cup of water. Stir until the tomato paste is dissolved.

Step 5: Adjust the heat to medium-low and stir in the cream cheese. Next, add the Parmesan cheese and stir well until melted.

Step 6: Gently stir in the fresh spinach and continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes more until the spinach has wilted.

Step 7: Toss in the pasta and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8: Remove from the heat when done and serve the Spinach, tomato & garlic penne pasta warm. Enjoy!

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Rebecca

I started cooking as a child with my parents and grandparents. I love cooking for my family and like trying new recipes.

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