One Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
From the Kitchen of: Kansas Wheat Commission
Servings: 4 to 6
Total time: 25 to 30 minutes
“Garlic, onion and Italian seasonings make this quick and easy one-pot pasta full of flavor. Add cooked and crumbled Italian sausage for a hearty, meaty option.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
15 oz. can tomato sauce
15 oz. can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz. rotini pasta
2 cups baby spinach
4 oz. cream cheese
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan
Add 1/2 to 1 tsp red pepper flakes for a little heat
Instructions:
Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt and pasta; cover with lid and bring to a boil. Boil 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pasta is tender. Add the spinach, cream cheese and Parmesan and stir until well combined. Serve warm.
