Description
A quick and easy one pan creamy tomato pasta that brings the family together with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté it until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and heavy cream, letting it come to a gentle simmer.
- Toss in the pasta along with enough water to cover it and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the fresh spinach and mozzarella cheese until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pair with a green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, tomato, quick, one pan, easy recipe