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One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta (Vegan)
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One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta (Vegan)
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One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta (Vegan)

This quick and easy One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta recipe delivers a delicious and comforting meal with minimal cleanup. Al dente pasta cooks directly in a rich tomato broth, then gets tossed with fresh spinach and a creamy, plant-based sauce for a wholesome and satisfying vegan dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's packed with flavor and vibrant ingredients.
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One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Italian-Inspired
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
12g
Protein
60g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Close-up of creamy pasta texture
Close-up of creamy pasta texture

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon
  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    3 cloves
  • Cherry Tomatoes
    (Halved)

    1.5 cups
  • Dried Pasta
    (Linguine or spaghetti recommended)

    8 ounces
  • Vegetable Broth

    3 cups
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper
    (Or to taste)

    0.3 teaspoon
  • Dried Oregano

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Fresh Spinach

    5 ounces
  • Plant-based Cream
    (Such as cashew cream, oat cream, or full-fat coconut milk)

    0.5 cup
  • Fresh Basil
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Serving of pasta in a bowl with fresh basil
Serving of pasta in a bowl with fresh basil

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat olive oil in a large deep pan or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Heat olive oil in a large deep pan or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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    Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter quickly.
  • 2

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes, dried pasta, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and dried oregano to the pan. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
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    Add the halved cherry tomatoes, dried pasta, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, and dried oregano to the pan. Stir gently to combine, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
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    Break longer pasta types like linguine in half if needed to fit comfortably in the pan.
  • 3

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Check pasta packaging for specific cooking times as a guide.
  • 4

    Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the fresh spinach and plant-based cream. The residual heat will wilt the spinach.
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    Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the fresh spinach and plant-based cream. The residual heat will wilt the spinach.
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    Add spinach in batches if your pan is very full, it will wilt down quickly.
  • 5

    Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.
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    Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately.
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    A sprinkle of red pepper flakes can add a nice kick if you like a bit of spice.
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