ONE-POT SPINACH AND TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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One-Pot Spinach And Tomato Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dried whole wheat penne, olive oil, yellow onion, red pepper flakes, garlic, diced tomato, kosher salt, ground black pepper, shredded rotisserie chicken, baby spinach

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 oz dried whole wheat penne
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 tsp, divided
½ yellow onion, diced
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup diced tomato, 1 can, with juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup baby spinach

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve ¾ cup (175 ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta in a colander and place the pot back on the stove over medium heat
  • To the pot, add the olive oil, onion, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and reserved pasta water, and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
  • Add the pasta back to the pot, along with the shredded chicken and spinach, and stir to combine and wilt the spinach.
  • Store the leftovers in the fridge for the rest of the week.
  • *Vegan/Vegetarian Substitution: Omit the shredded chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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