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Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Ingredients

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Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

2 cloves garlic

3 ½ ounces fresh spinach leaves

½ oz grated Parmesan

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 can white beans(drained)

salt and pepper(to taste)

½ tsp dried chili flakes(optional, adjust to taste)

1 can strained tomatoes

5 ⅓ ounces penne pasta(preferably whole wheat)

½ tsp dried oregano

Instructions

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Instructions

Peel and finely dice the garlic. Wash and roughly chop the spinach. Grate the Parmesan cheese.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, add the olive oil to the pan and fry the garlic until it has a light golden color.

Add the beans to the garlic and season generously with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Deglaze the pan with the strained tomatoes and let the sauce simmer for about five minutes. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the now boiling water and cook according to the package directions until al dente.

Mash the beans with a potato masher. Alternatively, purée the sauce with an immersion blender or in a food processor. Season the sauce with oregano, salt, and pepper.

Stir the Parmesan and spinach into the sauce. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water. Add the pasta and 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water (approximately 30 to 50 milliliters) to the sauce and mix well, then serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Blend Beans for Silky Texture 🫘
Partially blend the white beans with a hand blender or food processor before adding to the sauce—this creates a naturally creamy consistency without heavy cream while keeping some beans whole for texture.
Infuse Oil with Garlic First 🧄
Toast minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes before adding tomatoes to develop deep, mellow flavors that won't taste raw or harsh in the quick 15-minute cook time.
Add Spinach at the End ⏰
Stir in fresh spinach only in the final 2 minutes of cooking to preserve its vibrant color, delicate texture, and nutritional value rather than wilting it into an overcooked mush.
Reserve Pasta Water for Sauce 💧
Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, then use it to adjust the sauce consistency and help it cling beautifully to the penne without needing extra cream.
Toast Oregano Before Adding 🌿
Briefly bloom dried oregano in the hot garlic oil for 30 seconds to awaken its essential oils and intensify its flavor, making a noticeable difference in this quick-cooking sauce.