How To Make Tomato Spinach Pasta Recipe | Pasta With Spinach And Tomato

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for sautéing.

fresh spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is more affordable and has a longer shelf life.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are often cheaper and save prep time.

Boil water in a large pot and add chicken stock.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.

Heat sundried tomato oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and chopped sun dried tomatoes; simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Season with kosher salt and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in cooked penne pasta and toss to coat with sauce.

Add heavy whipping cream and basil; stir until well combined.

Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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