One-Pan Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
One-Pan Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 7 ounces tagliatelle pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tagliatelle pasta in a large, deep pan or pot. Break the nests apart slightly if needed to fit.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh spinach, and minced garlic around and on top of the pasta in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Squeeze the tomato paste over the ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the half-and-half and water into the pan. Ensure all ingredients are mostly submerged. If not, add a little more water.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a creamy sauce. Stir well.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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One-Pan Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients
- 7 ounces tagliatelle pasta
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Arrange the tagliatelle pasta in a large, deep pan or pot. Break the nests apart slightly if needed to fit.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, fresh spinach, and minced garlic around and on top of the pasta in the pan.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Squeeze the tomato paste over the ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the half-and-half and water into the pan. Ensure all ingredients are mostly submerged. If not, add a little more water.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
Remove the lid and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a creamy sauce. Stir well.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min