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Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
Looking for a quick pasta recipe that's both comforting and nourishing? This easy Tomato Pasta features a creamy tomato sauce made with hidden white beans, adding extra protein, fiber, and a silky texture. Made with just a handful of pantry ingredients, it's ready in only 20 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Peel and finely dice the garlic. Wash and roughly chop the spinach. Finely grate the Parmesan cheese.
- Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Step 3
Add the beans and season generously with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Pour in the tomato sauce, stir well, and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, once the water comes to a boil, generously season it with salt, add the pasta, and cook according to the package directions until al dente.
- Step 4
Mash the beans with a potato masher until the sauce is slightly chunky. Alternatively, blend the sauce until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in the oregano and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 5
Stir in the Parmesan and spinach, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach has wilted. Reserve about ¼ cup (60 ml) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the sauce along with 2 to 3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) of the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
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