CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA

Easier than a box meal, this creamy tomato and spinach pasta is also more flavorful and delicious. 100% real ingredients.

Easy wins again! I’m on day 6 of an 8 day work week, so that means two things: I’m tired and I’m hungry. Quick skillet pasta dishes like this Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta are perfect for such an occasion. They require only a few ingredients, cook up super fast, and leave me feeling full and happy! :)

Anyway, tomorrow is Monday (again) and the week will be long, so I hope this recipe helps make dinner time a little faster, easier, and more enjoyable for you this week! Enjoy!

This version of Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta uses just a touch of cream cheese and Parmesan to make a regular tomato sauce ultra rich and creamy. If you’re not into cream cheese, you could also add a splash (1/4 cup or so) of half and half to achieve a similar effect.

I used regular pasta, but whole wheat would actually be pretty good in this and would add some extra fiber and nutrients to make it a more well rounded meal.

CREAMY TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA

Total Cost : $3.72 recipe / $0.93 serving

Prep Time : 5 mins

Cook Time : 20 mins

Total Time : 25 mins

Servings : 4 

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 lb penne pasta ($0.89)
• 1 small onion ($0.25)
• 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
• 15 oz can diced tomatoes ($0.59)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano ($0.03)
• 1/2 tsp dried basil ($0.03)
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional) ($0.02)
• 1/2 tsp salt ($0.03)
• freshly cracked pepper to taste ($0.05)
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.11)
• 2 oz cream cheese ($0.48)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan ($0.42)
• 1/2 9 oz. bag fresh spinach ($0.50)

INSTRUCTIONS

Get the full instruction @budgetbytes.com

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