Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Pasta by @frigidaire

25 min

2 servings

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🧄

2 tbsp

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🍝

150 g

Dry spaghetti

🍅

Sun-dried tomatoes

🌿

Fresh basil

🧀

2.5 tbsp

Cream cheese

🥬

1 handful

Baby spinach

🧀

80 ml

Parmesan

🍝

80 ml

Pasta water

  1. Cook
    • Dry spaghetti
    • Pasta water

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.

  2. Heat
    • Olive oil
    • Cherry tomatoes

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the cherry tomatoes, cooking until softened.

  3. Add
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Cherry tomatoes

    Increase the heat and add the garlic, salt, pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

  4. Add
    • Pasta water

    Add a splash of pasta water, cover the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes.

  5. Mash
    • Cherry tomatoes

    Uncover and gently mash the tomatoes to create a sauce.

  6. Stir
    • Cream cheese
    • Fresh basil

    Stir in the cream cheese, basil, and spinach until creamy and the spinach is wilted.

  7. Add
    • Dry spaghetti
    • Pasta water

    Add the spaghetti and toss, adding more pasta water as needed.

  8. Garnish
    • Parmesan
    • Fresh basil
    • Black pepper

    Finish with Parmesan, basil, and black pepper.

Creamy Tomato Basil Spinach Pasta by @frigidaire

25 min

2 servings

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🧄

2 tbsp

Garlic

🧂

Salt

⚫

Black pepper

🍝

150 g

Dry spaghetti

🍅

Sun-dried tomatoes

🌿

Fresh basil

🧀

2.5 tbsp

Cream cheese

🥬

1 handful

Baby spinach

🧀

80 ml

Parmesan

🍝

80 ml

Pasta water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water before draining.

    🍝Dry spaghetti
    🍝Pasta water
    🍲Pot
    🧺Colander
    🥄Measuring cup

  2. Step 2/8

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the cherry tomatoes, cooking until softened.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍅Cherry tomatoes
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/8

    Increase the heat and add the garlic, salt, pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

    🧄Garlic
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black pepper
    🍅Sun-dried tomatoes
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Add a splash of pasta water, cover the skillet, and simmer for 2 minutes.

    🍝Pasta water
    🍳Skillet

  5. Step 5/8

    Uncover and gently mash the tomatoes to create a sauce.

    🍅Cherry tomatoes
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/8

    Stir in the cream cheese, basil, and spinach until creamy and the spinach is wilted.

    🧀Cream cheese
    🌿Fresh basil
    🥬Baby spinach
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/8

    Add the spaghetti and toss, adding more pasta water as needed.

    🍝Dry spaghetti
    🍝Pasta water
    🍳Skillet
    🥄Wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Finish with Parmesan, basil, and black pepper.

    🧀Parmesan
    🌿Fresh basil
    ⚫Black pepper
    🍳Skillet
    🧀Grater

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats, Vegetables, Spices, Grains, Herbs, Dairy, Other

Ingredients

Olive oil, Cherry tomatoes, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper, Dry spaghetti, Sun-dried tomatoes, Fresh basil, Cream cheese, Baby spinach, Parmesan, Pasta water

Notes

Cherry tomatoes (halved), Garlic (minced), Salt (to taste), Black pepper (to taste), Fresh basil (chopped), Baby spinach (large handful), Parmesan (grated), Pasta water (reserved before draining)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Pescatarian, Nut-Free, Halal, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegetarian

Calories

480 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 16g, Carbohydrates: 62g, Fat: 18g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 560mg, Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 3mg, Potassium: 600mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 2800IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin K: 120mcg, Folate: 80mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Pot, Skillet, Colander, Wooden spoon, Measuring cup, Knife, Cutting board, Grater

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@frigidaire

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Saucy, Silky

Flavors

Savory, Garlicky, Herby, Tangy, Creamy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

leftovers : 2-3 days (store in an airtight container,reheat gently with a splash of water or milk to restore creaminess), freezing : not recommended (cream-based sauce may separate and spinach texture degrades upon thawing)