Hearty One-Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta
This one-pot pasta dish is a creamy and flavorful meal featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich tomato sauce. It's perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta (about half a box)
- 1 canned diced tomatoes (14.5 oz) can, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 onion small, finely diced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups baby spinach fresh
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a more pronounced kick)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste
- fresh basil For garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Add pasta to the pot and pour in vegetable broth, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat, stir in spinach until wilted, then incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately. Add more broth if needed to adjust sauce consistency.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy umami boost. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten up the flavors.