One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Ingredients

• 9 oz Tagliatelle nests or spaghetti (Use either tagliatelle nests or spaghetti.)
• 10.5 oz Cherry tomatoes (Halved.)
• 0.333 cup Red onion (Finely diced.)
• 2 cup Fresh spinach
• 3 tbsp Tomato puree or crushed tomatoes (Use either tomato puree or crushed tomatoes.)
• 1 tbsp Tomato paste (Optional.)
• 2 tsp Garlic (Thinly sliced.)
• 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Dried basil
• 0.5 tsp Red pepper flakes (Optional.)
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Paprika
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• Shredded mozzarella cheese (Optional topping; amount not specified.)

Steps

1. 1

   Add the tagliatelle nests or spaghetti to a large skillet or pan.

2. 2

   Place the halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, thinly sliced garlic, and fresh spinach around the pasta.

3. 3

   Spoon the tomato puree or crushed tomatoes and optional tomato paste over the pasta and vegetables, then drizzle with the olive oil.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the Italian seasoning, dried basil, optional red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and paprika evenly over everything.

5. 5

   Pour in the heavy cream and vegetable broth, making sure the pasta is mostly covered with liquid.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and bring the contents to a boil.

7. 7

   Cook for 11–13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy and thick.

8. 8

   For a thicker sauce, remove the lid and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir well before serving.

10. 10

    Optionally top with shredded mozzarella cheese before serving.

Notes

The source gives no amount for the optional shredded mozzarella topping. It does not specify burner heat or pan size beyond a large skillet or pan.

Nutrition per serving

• dinner
• main course
• vegetarian
• one-pan
• stovetop
• comfort food
• weeknight