Creamy Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta

Introduction

Creamy Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner: fast to assemble, minimal clean-up, and bursting with tangy, hearty, and earthy flavors. The creamy tomato sauce clings to your choice of pasta, while vibrant spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, making this dish both satisfying and wholesome.

This recipe is a crowd-pleaser—perfect for families, meal prep, or even impressing guests with your kitchen prowess, all achieved without spending all evening over the stove.

Why This One Pot Pasta Wins Every Time

What sets this dish apart is its effortless preparation and unbeatable flavor balance. Simple pantry staples—pasta, tomatoes, cream, and fresh greens—are transformed into a velvety, restaurant-quality meal, all in one pot. By keeping everything together, you retain every bit of taste and nutrition, and there’s only one pot to wash after dinner!

Essential Prep for Creamy Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta

Prepping your vegetables efficiently can make all the difference. For lightning-fast, uniform chopping of onions, garlic, and even mushrooms or bell peppers, reach for the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. Even cuts ensure everything cooks evenly and blends smoothly into the sauce, saving precious minutes.

Choose a pasta shape that holds sauce well—penne, fusilli, or rigatoni work wonders. Crushing canned tomatoes yourself or using the Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender helps achieve that silky, smooth tomato base with minimal effort.

How to Build Creamy, Flavorful Sauce in One Pot

Start with a reliable, even-heating skillet for sautéing the aromatics and pasta. The SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch is perfect, preventing sticking as you simmer the sauce and finish the pasta—a key to easy clean up.

Let the sauce bubble gently after adding cream, and stir in a few handfuls of spinach at the end for a bright, fresh finish. If you like, toss extra Parmesan on top while the dish is still hot for added richness. Once everything is incorporated, it’s time to serve up creamy, dreamy comfort.

Serving and Storing Your Creamy One Pot Creation

Creamy Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta is best enjoyed hot, straight from the skillet. For meal-prepping, portion leftovers into airtight containers like Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup). The pasta reheats beautifully, making tomorrow’s lunch just as delicious as tonight’s dinner.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 4 hearty servings, each bowl containing an estimated 400–500 calories, depending on your cream and cheese choices. You’ll get protein from the pasta, vitamins from spinach, and a touch of healthy fat from the olive oil and dairy—a well-balanced, complete meal.

Creamy Tomato Spinach One Pot Pasta (Recap)

With just one pot, this recipe delivers a luscious, creamy tomato base packed with spinach and perfectly cooked pasta. It’s proof that comfort food can be both nutritious and stress-free, making it an instant favorite for busy nights and casual gatherings alike.

Instructions

1. Heat SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium heat. Add olive oil, then sauté onion and garlic (use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for speedy prep) until softened and fragrant.
2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add dry pasta directly to the pan. Stir to ensure it is fully submerged, then cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has absorbed.
4. Reduce heat to low. Pour in heavy cream, then stir until incorporated. Fold in the chopped spinach and allow to wilt (about 2–3 minutes).
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in Parmesan cheese, if using, and cook for 1–2 more minutes until the sauce is creamy and glossy.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil. Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers, Set of 5 (3.2 Cup) for grab-and-go meals.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Enjoy restaurant-worthy flavor and weeknight convenience—all in a single, beautiful pot!