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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta is a comforting, flavorful dish that’s perfect for last-minute dinners. Made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, it’s quick to prepare in less than 30 minutes. The dreamy creamy tomato sauce will have everyone asking for seconds!
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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 or whole milk
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded or 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

  • Consider adding protein to the recipe by adding cooked ground beef, Italian sausage or shredded chicken. Tip: Pull meat from a rotisserie chicken!
  • Want to add a hint of spice to the dish? Add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or chili flakes when adding the rest of the seasonings.
  • Chopped bell peppers are a good addition to the dish if you're looking for extra texture and color. Add them at the same time as the chopped onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2953IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 4mg
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