Imagine coming home after a long day, craving something comforting but also wanting to stay on track with your healthy eating goals. That’s where Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta shines. It’s quick to whip up, packed with nutrients, and absolutely bursting with flavor. As a busy person myself, I’m constantly on the lookout for recipes like this – ones that don’t sacrifice taste for convenience.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, Nonna Emilia, always had a pot of something simmering on the stove. While her Sunday sauce was legendary, it was her quick weekday pasta dishes, often featuring simple garden vegetables, that truly shaped my love for Italian cooking. Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta is my attempt to capture that same effortless deliciousness – a reminder of warm kitchens and happy family meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled(optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese or feta cheese.
Delicious Spinach Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water.1 pound pasta
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it.2 cloves garlic
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.5 ounces fresh spinach
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if needed.salt, black pepper
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat.1 pound pasta
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese or feta cheese.fresh basil leaves, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 4 ounces feta cheese