Description
A quick and easy one pot pasta recipe packed with fresh spinach, garlic, and a light tomato sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
12 ounces dry penne pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
4 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Add the dry penne pasta to the pot and stir to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Five minutes before the pasta is done, stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
