Description
A rich, creamy, one-pot spinach tomato pasta made with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parmesan, and tender penne. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
5 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)
1/4 cup fresh basil (thinly sliced)
4 cups chicken stock
14 oz penne pasta
1 tsp kosher salt
5 oz fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
1 medium onion (diced)
Instructions
1. Heat a pot over medium-high and add sun-dried tomato oil.
2. Sauté onions until slightly brown.
3. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; cook 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir in tomato paste and cook a couple more minutes.
5. Slowly add chicken stock to deglaze and combine.
6. Pour in heavy cream and stir.
7. Add black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes.
8. Add penne pasta and stir into the sauce.
9. Reduce heat and cook about 10 minutes, stirring often.
10. Add spinach and basil; let spinach wilt.
11. Stir in parmesan until melted.
12. Turn off heat and combine until creamy.
13. Serve warm; top with grilled chicken if desired.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add a splash of pasta water.
Frozen spinach works if squeezed well.
Add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 2100-2300
- Fat: 150-160 g
- Carbohydrates: 130-140 g
- Protein: 85-95 g