This creamy tomato and spinach pasta is a simple, comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, proving that fewer ingredients can lead to rich flavors.
5-Ingredient Dinner Wins
This creamy tomato and spinach pasta is a simple, comforting dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, proving that fewer ingredients can lead to rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 225 g pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 400 g canned diced tomatoes undrained
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 140 g fresh spinach
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Reduce heat to low, then stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick or to achieve a creamier consistency. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious 5-ingredient meal!
Notes
For added protein, stir in cooked chicken, sausage, or chickpeas. A pinch of red pepper flakes can introduce a subtle heat. Use gluten-free pasta if preferred. Adjust cream quantity to your desired sauce consistency.
