Enjoy this Spinach Tomato Pasta recipe for a quick and delicious meatless dinner! With fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and a light garlic butter sauce, it's easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights.
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INGREDIENTS
2tablespoonolive oil
6ounceuncooked pasta, bowtie, penne or fusilli
6ouncemushrooms, cremini or similar
6ouncecherry tomatoes, halved
1 ½teaspoongarlic, minced
1cuponion, diced
2cupsbaby spinach, fresh
salt and black pepper to taste
toasted pine nuts, for garnish
grated parmesan, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook the pasta in salted water as directed on the package. Drain the pasta and set aside. Set aside 3-4 tablespoons of the pasta water.
6 ounce uncooked pasta
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the mushrooms and onions until the mushrooms soften and release their liquid.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 6 ounce mushrooms, 1 cup onion
Add garlic, tomatoes, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices. Return the drained pasta.
1 ½ teaspoon garlic, salt and black pepper to taste, 6 ounce cherry tomatoes
Stir in the spinach and let it wilt,add pasta cooking water and stir through. Then remove from heat. Top with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan to taste.
2 cups baby spinach, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan
NOTES
This recipe makes about 2-3 servings.
How to store pasta leftovers: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet or saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You can also use a microwave for individual portions.