One Pan Creamy Tomato Pasta
One pan creamy Tomato Pasta
Equipment
- Large skillet with fitted lid
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz dry penne pasta
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt and black pepper
- 2-3 generous handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet with a fitted lid over medium heat. Add onion and tomatoes; cook 7 to 8 minutes, until the onion is soft and tomatoes are broken down and jammy.
- Add pasta, marinara sauce, water, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Remove lid and stir in heavy cream, spinach, and cheese. Stir continuously until spinach wilts and cheese melts, about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan, if using.
