Tomato Spinach Pasta
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
584 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Tomato Spinach Pasta
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This Tomato Spinach Pasta has savory pasta tossed in a creamy tomato sauce with flavorful bites of sausage, fresh spinach, Parmesan, and diced tomatoes. You can't beat these flavors!
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Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, mustard powder, basil, oregano, parsley
Pasta, etc.
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ lb. ground sausage hot, sweet, or mild. See notes.
- ½ cup dry white wine see notes
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes drained
- 3 tablespoons softened cream cheese optional but recommended
- ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ½ pound mezzi rigatoni see notes
- 3 cups packed baby spinach or up to 4 oz.
Instructions
- Combine the sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook and crumble until cooked through, about 7 minutes. Remove and set it aside.
- Begin boiling a pot of salted water for the pasta while you proceed with the following steps.
- Add the wine to the skillet used to cook the sausage and set the heat to medium. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the bottom of the skillet, this will add more flavor to the sauce. Simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Melt the butter and sprinkle in the flour. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the raw flour smell is gone.
- Add the sauce mixture to the skillet in small splashes, stirring continuously. Do this slowly to maintain the thickness of the sauce. Add the drained tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the cream cheese and simmer uncovered while you boil the pasta to al dente. Drain once cooked.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously. Add the spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked sausage.
- Add the pasta and stir to combine. It will continue to thicken upon standing. Serve!
Notes
- Pro Tips:
- Storage:
- Nutritional information is an estimate and is per serving. There are 6 servings in this recipe.
- Sausage: I use Jimmy Dean regular sausage in this recipe, it’s delicious. I find it near the bacon and breakfast sausage.
- Wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc are my go-to dry white wines for this recipe. My next recommendation would be non-alcoholic white wine, which is widely available. While the wine does really elevate this, chicken broth can be used instead.
- Tomato Paste: I use Mutti Tomato Paste tubes, they’re handy for measuring smaller/customized amounts.
- Parmesan: Grate the Parmesan from a block to ensure it melts well into the sauce and tastes the best. I use Belgioioso Parmesan cheese.
- Cream Cheese: I find that Philadelphia cream cheese from a tub (vs. a block), melts the best.
- Pasta: Any kind of pasta works well in this dish, I used Mezzi Rigatoni which is shorter than regular rigatoni. Other great options include medium shells, rotini, and penne.
- Flavor Enhancers: Honey rounds out the flavors by adding a little contrast to the acidity of the tomatoes. Worcestershire sauce adds umami. The Mustard Powder adds a hint of tang but can't be tasted outright.
- Serve this Tomato Spinach Pasta with my Garlic Bread With Cheese!
- These leftovers reheat well. I use the ‘melt’ setting on my microwave or you can reheat over 50% power. A makeshift double boiler reheats creamy pastas really well too!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
584kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
106mg
(35%)
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2562IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
202mg
(20%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2562IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 202mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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