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Say hello to my latest dinner obsession: Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta! Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes! This quick and easy pasta recipe is fast, flavorful, and budget friendly!
Tomato and Spinach Pasta Recipe
It’s no secret that I LOVE pasta.
There’s just something so cozy and comforting about a big bowl of noodles! It’s pure and simple comfort food. And thankfully, so easy to make at home! Because as much as I love pasta… I rarely order it out. It’s often overpriced and overcooked.
But not to worry! Because you can be enjoying this fuss-free RESTAURANT QUALITY spinach and tomato pasta in about 20 minutes! That’s one of the many reasons this is one of my favorite weeknight pasta dishes!
It’s as simple as bringing a large pot of water to a boil and cooking the pasta. And in the meantime, placing a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in a good amount of olive, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst. Add in your garlic and glug of white wine, and cook for a few more minutes, This will create a flavorful tomato sauce without using any canned tomatoes! At the very end, toss in your spinach and cook until soft. Add in the pasta, top with parmesan cheese, and enjoy!
P.S. You could easily make this recipe gluten free by using your favorite gluten free pasta!
More Pasta Recipes:
- Pasta Puttanesca
- One Pan Veggie Fajita Pasta
- Easy Pasta with Broccoli
- One Pan Tomato Basil Pasta (a great way to use up an excess of fresh basil!)
- Easy Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe
- Simple Spaghetti Fra Diavolo
AND IF YOU TRY THIS PASTA WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES RECIPE, LET ME KNOW! LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND DON’T FORGET TO SNAP A PIC AND TAG IT #BAKERBYNATURE ON INSTAGRAM! SEEING YOUR KITCHEN CREATIONS MAKES OUR DAY.
Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne (or your preferred pasta variety)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to a large, wide pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst and give off their juices, about 9 to 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to gently press the tomatoes if they're not bursting on their own.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the spinach and cook until slightly wilted.
- In the meantime, add the penne into the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Toss the pasta immediately into the pot with the sauce and stir well to combine. Add in some of the reserved cooking water, if needed. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls. Top with cheese and serve at once!
Loved it and family loved it! So easy to make!! No need to change recipe. Taste like an upscale restaurant
Can you send me the nutrition info for the Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta? I couldn’t find it on the site. Thanks!
Hi Sandra! I don’t offer nutritional facts, but there are apps that will do this for you 🙂
Love the ease of this recipe!
I cooked chicken pieces with salt, pepper and some garlic powder. Removed and followed recipe except for only using 1/2 amount of pasta per previous suggestions. It was really flavorful. Used and served Pinot Grigio wine with the meal.
Nice recipe, easy to make. I was skeptical about the amount of oil and broth. It worked out ok though for the amount of pasta I made. I used fettuccine. Definitely used more salt too. Unfortunately, I did not have pepper flakes but it did not negatively impact the recipe, as it still tasted good. I will likely do it again…!!
This recipe is a rock-solid recipe. So rich in flavor and super easy to make.
Calling this a “restaurant quality meal” is 100% accurate! Having read other reviews about adding other ingredients… I wouldn’t want to change a thing from the original recipe. Wouldn’t want to distract from the fabulous oil, garlic, tomato flavor. I printed multiple copies to pass out to all my friends. Can’t wait to make it again!! ♀️
Call Lang is this a restaurant quality meal is 100% accurate! Having read other reviews about adding other ingredients… I wouldn’t want to change a thing from the original recipe. Wouldn’t want to distract from the fabulous oil, garlic, tomato flavor. I printed multiple copies to pass out to all my friends. Can’t wait to make it again!! ♀️
This is good Make sure to add the crushed red pepper flakes. That adds a lot of flavor to it.
I halved the recipe and it still turned out well. My husband ate 3 bowls.
Delicious! Husband and I both loved it!
This was amazing! I added mushrooms and substituted cheese tortellini …it was a restaurant worthy dish!!