Description
A quick and comforting pasta dish with a creamy tomato sauce and fresh spinach that comes together in just 30 minutes, perfect for weeknights or cozy meals
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams Pasta, any shape you like
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 400 grams Crushed Tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
- Combine Ingredients: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Heat olive oil in a deep pan over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5-7 minutes, then stir in heavy cream until smooth.
- Cook to Perfection: Add spinach and cook until just wilted, then toss in pasta, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in grated parmesan, salt, and pepper, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Do not overcook spinach to keep it vibrant and tender.
- Stir cream slowly for a smooth, rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 14 grams
- Cholesterol: 45 mg