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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!
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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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