As dinner times become busier and it seems harder to find time to prepare a flavorful meal, a tomato and spinach pasta toss can be a great go-to dish for its ease of preparation and minimal cooking time. Whether you have fresh or frozen spinach, this dish remains simple and easy to make while still offering plenty of room for customization and personalization.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA
Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta! Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes! This quick and easy pasta recipe is fast, flavorful, and budget friendly!
Provided by Ashley Manila
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add oil to a large, wide pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst and give off their juices, about 9 to 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to gently press the tomatoes if they're not bursting on their own.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the spinach and cook until slightly wilted.
- In the meantime, add the penne into the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Toss the pasta immediately into the pot with the sauce and stir well to combine. Add in some of the reserved cooking water, if needed. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
- Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls. Top with cheese and serve at once!
TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA TOSS
Make and share this Tomato & Spinach Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JLBurnell
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- cook past as directed.
- Meanwhile, crumble meat into large deep skillet.
- Cook on med-high until cooked through, stirring occasionally, drain.
- Add spinach, and tomatoes.
- Cook for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, cover to keep warm.
- Drain pasta and place in a large serving bowl.
- Add meat mixture, then top with cheeses, mix lightly.
TOMATO, SPINACH, AND CHEESE PASTA
A yummy pasta that even my spinach-hating children love!!
Provided by mrcmltn
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the spinach and tomatoes, and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. Mix in the cooked rotini pasta, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1221.3 mg, Sugar 5 g
SPINACH TOMATO LINGUINE
Chock-full of garden freshness, this colorful toss makes an excellent side dish or meatless entree. "Sometime I substitute penne pasta and add cooked chicken for a heartier main meal," says Rosemary Averkamp of Genoa, Wisconsin. "Using garlic-flavored feta cheese is a great touch."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the tomatoes, spinach and onions in oil until tomatoes are softened. Sprinkle with salt and garlic salt. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese; until heated through., Drain linguine; transfer to a serving bowl. Add tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH-PASTA TOSS
Toss spinach, tomatoes, cheese and penne pasta for spinach pasta. With ingredients this good, you don't need much else for this quick Spinach Pasta Toss.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring tomatoes, pasta and water to boil in large saucepan; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or just until pasta is tender.
- Add half the spinach; simmer, covered, 2 min. or just until wilted. Stir. Repeat with remaining spinach.
- Serve topped with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA TOSS
Make and share this Tomato and Spinach Pasta Toss recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Penne
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, coarsely chop the tomatoes and onion and mince the garlic.
- Lightly oil a large, wide saucepan and set over medium heat.
- When hot, add the onion and garlic.
- Stir often until the onion starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Add the pasta sauce and tomatoes.
- Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes start to break down, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Taste, then add the herbs, if needed.
- If the pasta has not finished cooking, reduce the heat to low to keep the sauce warm.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain well.
- Stir into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Add the spinach and stir just until wilted, 1 minute.
- Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 520.1, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.2, Protein 16.2
ONE-POT SPINACH AND TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dried whole wheat penne, olive oil, yellow onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, diced tomato, kosher salt, ground black pepper, shredded rotisserie chicken, baby spinach
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ¾ cup (175 ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander and place the pot back on the stove over medium heat
- To the pot, add the olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and reserved pasta water, and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Add the pasta back to the pot, along with the shredded chicken and spinach, and stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
- Store the leftovers in the fridge for the rest of the week.
- *Vegan/Vegetarian Substitution: Omit the shredded chicken.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 8 grams
KRAFT NATURAL® TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA TOSS
Hot cooked rotini pasta is tossed with tomato sauce, Italian sausage and two kinds of cheese--dinner's on the table in less than half an hour!
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Categories Pasta by Shape
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage in deep large skillet on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta; return to pan. Add sausage mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 585.2 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SPINACH AND BACON PASTA TOSS
Spinach, bacon and cherry tomatoes give this chicken and pasta toss great flavor-and gorgeous color. Bonus: It's a quick and easy weeknight dish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 1-1/2 cups each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until cooked through. Add tomatoes; cook 1 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in noodles and reserved 1/2 cup cooking water. Remove from heat.
- Add spinach, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the bacon; toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 740 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose Fresh, Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and spinach, and high-quality olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, but aim for al dente, which means it should still have a slight bite to it. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is tossed with the sauce.
- Use a Large Pan: Use a large pan or skillet to cook the pasta and sauce. This will give you plenty of room to stir the pasta and prevent it from sticking.
- Don't Overcook the Sauce: The tomato sauce should be cooked just until the tomatoes have softened and the flavors have melded. Overcooking the sauce will make it lose its fresh, vibrant flavor.
- Add the Spinach at the End: Add the spinach to the pasta and sauce just before serving. This will help to preserve its鮮豔的綠色and prevent it from becoming overcooked.
- Season to Taste: Taste the pasta and sauce before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This tomato and spinach pasta toss is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of sweet tomatoes, earthy spinach, and salty Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying pasta dish, give this tomato and spinach pasta toss a try.
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