Description
One-Pot Spinach Tomato Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together tender pasta, fresh spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes—all in a single pot! Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe requires minimal cleanup while delivering comfort and satisfaction in every bite. Ready to please even the pickiest eaters, it’s a delightful, quick meal that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add halved cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until they begin to burst (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in penne pasta, vegetable broth, and dried herbs. Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; cook until pasta is al dente and most broth is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted (around 2 minutes).
- Serve hot, drizzling with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg