One Pot Spinach and Tomato Pasta
A quick and easy one pot pasta recipe featuring fresh spinach and ripe tomatoes, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces dry penne pasta
4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped
2 large ripe tomatoes, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Add the dry penne pasta to the boiling broth and stir to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add the chopped spinach to the pot and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.