Description
This One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a deliciously simple dish combining tender tagliatelle with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce made with plant-based cream. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, comforting meal with vibrant flavors and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta and Vegetables
- 9 oz tagliatelle nests (or spaghetti)
- 10.5 oz cherry tomatoes (red + yellow), halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Tomato Base
- 3 tbsp tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Liquids and Seasonings
- 1 cup plant-based cream (such as oat cream or heavy cream)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 3-4 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients: In a large pan, place the pasta nests in the center. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, garlic slices, and fresh spinach evenly around the pasta. Add dollops of tomato puree and, if using, tomato paste on top of the pasta. Drizzle olive oil over everything.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano, dried basil, chili flakes (if using), salt, and pepper evenly over all the ingredients to enhance the flavors.
- Pour liquids: Pour the plant-based cream and vegetable broth into the pan carefully so that the pasta is mostly covered by the liquid mixture.
- Cook covered: Place a lid on the pan and bring the contents to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 11 to 13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickens beautifully.
- Uncover & finish: Remove the lid and stir well so the pasta fully absorbs the creamy tomato sauce. Continue cooking uncovered for an additional 2 to 3 minutes if the sauce needs further thickening.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves, vegan parmesan cheese (optional), or a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute tagliatelle with spaghetti or any other long pasta shape you prefer.
- Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference or omit for a milder flavor.
- Using plant-based cream makes this dish vegan-friendly; alternatively, use heavy cream for a richer, dairy version.
- Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent pasta from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
