Description
Complete one pot pasta dinner ready in 20 minutes with vegetables, cheese, and minimal cleanup required
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2.5 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat
Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened
Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant
Add pasta, diced tomatoes, broth, water, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes
Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 12–14 minutes, stirring frequently
Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately
Notes
Stir frequently to prevent sticking
Adjust liquid if pasta needs more cooking time
Serve immediately for best texture
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg