Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
Easy and delicious one pot Vegetarian pasta recipe
Ingredients
- 16 oz. rotini pasta or your choice of pasta
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil or your preferred variety
- 1 medium red onion minced
- 5 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
- 16 oz. can tomato sauce
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 cups boiling water you may need more
- 2-3 handfuls of fresh spinach chopped
- 1 Tbsp basil paste or 2 Tbsp fresh chopped
- 4 oz. cream cheese cut into small pieces
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, heat your oil and sauté your onions until they begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat until bubbling.
- Add 3 cups boiling water and the pasta and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-12 minutes or until pasta reaches desired firmness. Add more water as needed.
- Toss in your spinach and basil and stir over low heat until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add your cream cheese and keep over low heat until melted and thoroughly incorporated. Add salt to taste and serve, topped with Parmesan cheese