Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
A comforting pasta dish with linguine, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce made with all-Purpose Cream, ricotta, and Parmesan, with just a hint of chili flakes.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 546kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece onion minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cups spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream
- 3.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and red chili flakes. Saute until fragrant.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 5 cloves garlic , 1 piece onion , 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Add the cherry tomatoes. Cook until they soften and release their juices.1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the linguine. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.3.5 cups vegetable broth, 12 ounces linguine
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.3 cups spinach
- Lower the heat. Add the Nestle All Purpose Cream, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy.250 ml Nestle All Purpose Cream, 0.75 cup ricotta cheese, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese grated
- Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.Salt to taste, Ground black pepper to taste
Notes
- Use fresh cherry tomatoes whenever possible. They add natural sweetness and freshness to the sauce.
- Cooking the pasta directly in vegetable broth infuses it with flavor, making the dish more savory without needing extra salt.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of hot broth or reserved pasta water.
- Do not overcook the spinach. Add it just before finishing the dish so it stays bright green and fresh-tasting.
- For a stronger cheesy flavor, add more Parmesan just before serving.
- You can replace ricotta with cream cheese or cottage cheese for a slightly different flavor and texture.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon if you want extra protein.
- This pasta pairs wonderfully with garlic bread and a simple salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3969IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 2mg