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Some days just call <\/em>for something easy. You know the ones: when the to-do list is never-ending and dinner needs to happen like now.<\/em> So whenever I\u2019m tired and I\u2019m hungry, quick skillet pasta dishes like this Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta are perfect for such an occasion. This easy spinach pasta recipe only requires a few ingredients, cooks up super fast, is perfect for any day of the week, and leaves me feeling full and happy. And judging by the rave reviews, I think it\u2019s safe to say I\u2019m not the only one who keeps this recipe on regular rotation! \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis dish is amazing! Was extremely impressed with how flavorful it is. Definitely will be making it again\u201d<\/p>\n

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Easy Recipe for Tomato Spinach Pasta<\/h2>\n

Spinach pasta doesn\u2019t have to be fancy to be good. I make this one with pantry staples and a few fridge basics, and it still delivers major comfort. It\u2019s creamy, garlicky, and loaded with flavor, all without spending much at all. It\u2019s the kind of thing I can throw together without overthinking it, and even picky eaters don\u2019t argue whenever I make this on pasta night!<\/p>\n

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  1. If you\u2019re not into cream cheese<\/strong>, you could add a splash<\/strong> (1\/4 cup or so) of<\/strong> half and half<\/strong> or heavy cream<\/strong> to achieve a similar effect.<\/li>\n
  2. I used regular pasta<\/strong>, but whole wheat<\/strong> would actually be pretty good in this and would add some extra fiber and nutrients. You can also switch out the shape for another short pasta, like bowtie pasta <\/strong>or rotini.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. If fresh spinach<\/strong> is just out of your price range, you can add about 8 oz frozen spinach<\/strong> that has been thawed and squeezed of its excess moisture<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  4. I think this recipe would be delicious with added veggies<\/strong>, too. Mushrooms<\/strong>, zucchini,<\/strong> bell peppers<\/strong>, and thinly sliced carrots<\/strong> would all work well. I\u2019d cook them with the onions and garlic in the beginning and then carry on with the recipe as written.<\/li>\n
  5. Some readers have also had success making this a one-pot pasta with spinach<\/strong>! To do this, they added the dry pasta with the tomatoes, seasonings, and water<\/strong>, but bumped the total amount of water up to about 2 cups total.<\/strong> Simmer until the pasta is cooked, adding more water if needed<\/strong>, then add the cream cheese, parm, and spinach!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Easier than a box meal, this creamy tomato and spinach pasta is also more flavorful and delicious. 100% real ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights!<\/span>Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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