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The Ultimate One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta: Your New Go-To Weeknight Feast

The Ultimate One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta: Your New Go-To Weeknight Feast
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This Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a rich, comforting dish that brings together penne pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan in a velvety tomato-cream sauce. It’s all made in one pot, which means less cleanup and maximum flavor in under 40 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a cozy bowl of pasta.

Ingredients

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  • 14 ounces penne pasta

  • 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • 4 to 5 ounces fresh spinach

  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped

  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)

  • ⅓ cup tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes

  • 5 garlic cloves, minced

  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Vegetables
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sun-dried tomato oil.

  • Add chopped onion and cook until golden, about 3–4 minutes.

  • Stir in garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2–3 minutes.

  • Mix in tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2: Build the Sauce

  • Slowly add chicken stock, stirring to deglaze the pot.

  • Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine.

  • Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Step 3: Cook the Pasta

  • Add penne pasta directly into the sauce.

  • Reduce heat to low-medium and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is about 75% cooked.

Step 4: Add Spinach & Cheese

  • Stir in spinach and basil, letting the spinach wilt.

  • Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted into the sauce.

Step 5: Final Touch

  • Turn off the heat and stir everything together until creamy and smooth.

  • Serve hot, topped with extra Parmesan or grilled chicken if desired.

Notes

  • Pasta texture: Cook the pasta until it’s just shy of al dente—it will finish cooking in the sauce.

  • Extra creaminess: Add a splash more cream or chicken stock if the sauce thickens too much.

  • Make it hearty: Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or even crispy pancetta.

  • Vegetarian option: Use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

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