Name: Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

This creamy tomato sauce comes together in just 15 minutes, blending white beans, garlic, and strained tomatoes into a smooth, protein-rich base. Tossed with fresh spinach, Parmesan, and penne pasta, it’s a quick, wholesome meal that’s perfect for a simple lunch or an easy after-work dinner.

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Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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)

Bean Blending Magic 🥫
Blend white beans until ultra-smooth to create a creamy, protein-rich sauce base that adds luxurious texture without heavy cream.
Garlic Infusion Technique 🧄
Crush garlic instead of mincing to release more intense flavor, and let it bloom in olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients.
Pasta Water Rescue 💧
Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water to help emulsify the sauce and adjust consistency if it becomes too thick.
Spinach Wilting Perfection 🥬
Add fresh spinach leaves off the heat, allowing residual warmth to gently wilt them without overcooking and losing their vibrant color.
Parmesan Finishing Trick 🧀
Grate Parmesan fresh and add it off the heat, stirring quickly to prevent clumping and create a silky, evenly distributed cheese finish.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.