Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
1/2 pound penne pasta
→ Sauce Base
02 -
1 yellow onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
05 -
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
→ Seasonings
07 -
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 -
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Fresh black pepper to taste
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Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
→ Creamy Elements
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2 ounces cream cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan
→ Vegetables
14 -
4 ounces fresh spinach
# Instructions:
01 -
Boil pasta in large pot until tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain in colander
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Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 3-5 minutes
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Add tomatoes, herbs, seasonings, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water. Stir to combine
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Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cream cheese pieces until melted, then stir in Parmesan until smooth
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Stir in spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes
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Toss pasta with sauce, taste and adjust seasoning as needed
# Notes:
01 -
Total cost: $3.28 recipe / $0.82 serving
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Quicker and tastier than boxed pasta meals