Speedy Tomato Sauced Pasta with Spinach
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this 'Speedy Tomato Sauced Pasta with Spinach,' a simple yet flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring al dente pasta swirled in a rich, garlicky tomato sauce infused with classic Italian herbs, it’s a comforting, wholesome meal perfect for busy days. Fresh spinach adds a boost of color and nutrients, while optional chili flakes provide a hint of heat for those who love a spicy kick. With minimal ingredients and pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, this recipe delivers big on taste with little effort. Top it off with grated Parmesan and fresh basil for a restaurant-worthy finish you can enjoy right at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (spaghetti, penne, or your choice)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 400 g crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 0.5 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 100 g fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 6 leaves fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the pasta and cook as per the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried Italian herbs, red chili flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Lower the heat and toss the cooked pasta into the tomato-spinach mixture to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.5 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1926 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 331 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1740 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
