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Creamy Spinach and Tomato Baked Pasta

A simple baked pasta dish with creamy spinach and tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce. Transfer to a baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve warm with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

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