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Jamie Vespa

One pan creamy Tomato Pasta

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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

Equipment

  • Large skillet with fitted lid

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.