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Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta

This Easy One Pot Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy nights and packed with deliciousness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 447
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. dry penne pasta
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
  • 2 to 3 handfuls fresh baby spinach generous
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish optional

Equipment

  • large skillet with fitted lid

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat. Add onion and tomatoes; cook 7 to 8 minutes, until the onion is soft and tomatoes are broken down and jammy.
  2. Add pasta, marinara sauce, water, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Remove lid and stir in heavy cream, spinach, and cheese. Stir continuously until spinach wilts and cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan, if using.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSodium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9g

Notes

Customize the pasta shape or add proteins like chicken or shrimp for variation. This dish is perfect for meal prepping and can easily be reheated.

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