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One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta
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5 from 26 reviews

One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

This One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta is a comforting, dairy-free, and plant-based weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes. Made with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and silky oat cream, it’s rich, flavorful, and requires minimal cleanup.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian-Inspired
Diet Vegan
Keyword dairy free creamy pasta, one-pot pasta recipe, plant based creamy tomato pasta, vegan creamy tomato pasta, vegan spinach pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 630kcal
Cost $9 USD

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet or sauté pan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients

  • 9 oz tagliatelle nests (or spaghetti)
  • 10.5 oz cherry tomatoes (red + yellow) halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 handfuls fresh spinach
  • 3 tbsp tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste optional but recommended
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 cup plant-based cream like oat cream or heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Layer the ingredients
    In a large pan, place the pasta nests in the center. Arrange halved cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, garlic, and spinach around. Add dollops of tomato puree and tomato paste (if using) on top of the pasta. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Season
    Sprinkle oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper over everything.
  • Pour liquids
    Add the cream and vegetable broth to the pan so that the pasta is mostly covered.
  • Cook covered
    Place a lid on the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Let it cook for 11–13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Uncover & finish
    Remove the lid, stir well so the pasta absorbs the creamy tomato sauce. Cook 2–3 minutes uncovered if the sauce needs to thicken more.
  • Serve
    Garnish with fresh basil, vegan parmesan (optional), or a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 795mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3499IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg