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simple spinach tomato pasta in skillet with parmesan.

Spinach Tomato Pasta (Quick Meatless Dinner)

5 from 1 vote
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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Calories: 344

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 ounce uncooked pasta bowtie, penne or fusilli
  • 6 ounce mushrooms cremini or similar
  • 6 ounce cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 ½ teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cups baby spinach fresh
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • toasted pine nuts for garnish
  • grated parmesan for garnish

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 11gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 46mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2154IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 9mg

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.  

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