Ingredients
– Β½ lb (about 225g) penne pasta
– 1 small yellow onion, diced (approximately 340g or 1.5 cups)
– 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 14.5 oz (approximately 411g) can diced tomatoes
– Β½ teaspoon dried oregano
– Β½ teaspoon dried basil
– β teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
– Β½ teaspoon salt
– Β½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– Β½ cup (120ml) water
– 2 oz (about 57g) cream cheese
– ΒΌ cup (about 30g) grated Parmesan cheese
– 4 oz (about 115g) fresh spinach
Instructions
1- Gather all ingredients and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2- While pasta cooks, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
3- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic and sautΓ© for 3-5 minutes until onions are soft and translucent.
4- Add diced tomatoes with juices, dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5- Stir in tomato paste and water, cooking until the sauce thickens.
6- Reduce heat to low. Add pieces of cream cheese and whisk until melted and creamy.
7- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.
8- Add fresh spinach and gently cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
9- Mix drained pasta into the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the creamy tomato sauce.
10- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
11- Serve warm.
Last Step:
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π₯ Substitute cream cheese with heavy cream for a lighter sauce texture
π Use whole wheat pasta for added fiber and nutrients
π₯¬ Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers during the onion sautΓ© for more nutrition
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 363
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 685mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
