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One-Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes

Published July 13, 2015
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One Pot Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes
Published July 13, 2015
2 minute read
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Pasta is an easy and flexible way to make a main meal in one-pot. Thanks to our friends at Cooking Light here’s a pasta recipe featuring budget-friendly diced tomatoes and spinach. If you’re not into this combo then try some of these riffs:

Riff 1: Use fresh grape tomatoes instead, and add fresh herbs.

Riff 2: Swap out spaghetti for any short pasta shape, such as elbow macaroni, rotini, or shells.

Riff 3: Try adding chopped skinless, boneless chicken thighs, ground beef, or ground turkey for a heartier dish.

One-Pot Pasta with Spinach & Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 ounces whole-grain spaghetti or linguine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 10 ounce fresh spinach
  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

Heat a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes or until onion starts to brown.Add tomatoes, stock, oregano, and pasta, in that order. Bring to a boil.

Stir to submerge noodles in liquid. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 7 minutes or until pasta is almost done. Uncover; stir in salt.

Add spinach in batches, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4|  Serving Size: 2 cups pasta mixture + 1 tablespoon cheese

Per serving: Calories: 334; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 6mg; Sodium: 540mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 696mg; Iron: 21%; Vitamin A: 135%; Vitamin C: 45%; Calcium: 16% 

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Find more low-calorie dinner meals like this from the new Cooking Light Diet, where you can lose weight without giving up the foods you love. Learn more at CookingLightDiet.com. Follow Cooking Light on Facebook for more daily recipe inspiration.

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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