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    Home » Main » Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet Recipe

    Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet Recipe

    Published: Jan 18, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet is a creamy, comforting dinner that will be on your table in less than 30 minutes! This easy meal is delicious and it is a great option to add to your weekly dinner rotation.

    top view of pasta skillet with tomato sauce inside

    Original post: September 2018 | Updated: January 2021

    Why This Recipe Works

    One of the most stressful parts of my day is when I realize I don’t have a dinner plan. Isn’t that the worst? I start frantically tossing things around in my fridge like a crazy woman.

    I couldn’t feel more accomplished than I do when I manage to pull off a last-minute dinner. My boys need to eat and this delicious pasta skillet with creamy tomato sauce, is one that can easily be thrown together at the last minute. Plus, it’s likely you already have the ingredients in your kitchen!

    This is a great option to add to your weekly dinner rotation because it’s easy, and I’m talking SO EASY taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish! The flavor is out of this world. It is also filling, has spinach hidden in the sauce, is comforting and packs in a variety of yummy textures.

    bowl full of tomato pasta and fresh parmesan shaved into it

    How To Make Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet

    STEP 1

    Bring a large saucepan filled halfway with water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.

    In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and spinach.

    spinach, onions and garlic in a skillet

    Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until spinach begins to wilt and the garlic and onions are fragrant.

    Add the tomatoes, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.

    marinara, tomatoes, spinach and other ingredients in a skillet

    Cook, stirring for 3 minutes.

    STEP 2

    Add the heavy cream (or half and half), mozzarella and sour cream and cook until cheese has melted.

    pasta shells added to skillet with sauce inside

    Add the cooked pasta and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until ingredients are completely warmed through. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan, if desired.

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    creamy tomato pasta close up with lots of sauce showing

    Recipe Notes

    • Replace the marinara sauce with spaghetti sauce or an extra can of diced tomatoes, if desired (if that’s all you have on hand).
    • Replace the medium shells with another variety of pasta that is similar in size (penne, elbow macaroni, bowtie, etc)
    • I use heavy whipping cream for this recipe, but half and half or whole milk are suitable replacements.
    • A 10-oz. package of frozen spinach (thawed) can replace the fresh spinach in this recipe.

    How Long Does Sour Cream Last

    How long does sour cream last? If you have a container staring at you from inside your refrigerator and you don’t know whether to toss or eat.. read on!

    skillet full of tomato pasta and spinach

    Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet Recipe

    Creamy Tomato Pasta Skillet is a creamy, comforting dinner. This easy meal is so delicious and is ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a busy weeknight!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 549kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz medium pasta shells
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 4 handfuls fresh spinach
    • 2 cans diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup marinara sauce
    • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper
    • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half (whole milk can be used as a replacement)
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
    • 1/2 cup sour cream
    • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved, for topping (optional)

    Instructions

    • Bring a large saucepan filled halfway with water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and spinach. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until spinach begins to wilt and the garlic and onions are fragrant.
    • Add the tomatoes, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring for 3 minutes. Add the heavy cream (or half and half), mozzarella and sour cream and cook until cheese has melted.
    • Add the cooked pasta and cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until ingredients are completely warmed through. Serve immediately and top with Parmesan, if desired.

    Notes

    • Replace the marinara sauce with spaghetti sauce or an extra can of diced tomatoes, if desired (if that’s all you have on hand).
    • Replace the medium shells with another variety of pasta that is similar in size (penne, elbow macaroni, bowtie, etc)
    • I use heavy whipping cream for this recipe, but half and half or whole milk are suitable replacements.
    • A 10-oz. package of frozen spinach (thawed) can replace the fresh spinach in this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 650mg | Potassium: 769mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2946IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Dustin

      January 21, 2021 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      I made this as written, perfect, very much enjoyed by the family. This will be a regular now.

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      • Megan Porta

        January 21, 2021 at 4:36 am

        So glad you tried it and the family enjoyed it. Success!

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