Spinach and Tomato Pasta
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A quick 20-minute spinach and tomato pasta with a creamy tomato-based sauce enriched with cream cheese and fresh spinach. Comforting Italian vegetarian dinner with basil, oregano, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
We index the facts; the cooking instructions live with the creator.
Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, (finely diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced (about 2 teaspoons))
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, (not drained)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, (optional)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
- Dash of ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 ounces diced cream cheese, (softened at room temperature)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves ((or more as desired))
- ¼ cup half-and-half or heavy cream ((or more as needed))
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or fresh basil; additional Parmesan cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 682mg
- Total sugar
- 9g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1124mg
- Calcium
- 233mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 682MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.