Creamy Garlic Tomato Pasta

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add halved cherry tomatoes; cook until they begin to soften, about 4-5 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth; stir to combine and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet; toss to coat in the sauce.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Stir in grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and fresh basil; serve immediately.

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