Easy Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Tomato Basil Pasta is one of those side dishes I look forward to all year long. It's easy, doesn't heat the house up and every one likes it!
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 347kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta cooked to al dente
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 2 diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2. Tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Optional Garnish
- parmesan cheese
- freshly ground black pepper and salt
- parsley or basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
- Add heavy cream, butter, cream cheese, parmesan, and pesto to the saucepan. I use the same pan I use to cook the pasta. Whisk while cooking over medium heat until the sauce is smooth.
- Add diced tomatoes and spinach to the sauce. Stir. Remove from heat.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add additional cream to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
- Garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or basil and grated parmesan.
Notes
Adding grilled chicken, steak, or crumbled bacon is a great way to make this pasta a hearty main dish!
Add other vegetables such as cooked zucchini, broccoli, or mushrooms.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 304mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1768IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 1mg