Italian Pasta with canned Diced Tomatoes
This recipe combines whole grains, vegetables, and dried herbs to provide plenty of fiber, vitamins, and flavor!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb whole wheat pasta
- 1 Tbsp vegetable/olive oil
- 1 diced onion or 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 cloves minced garlic or 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp each dried basil and dried oregano or 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 2 Tbsp cream cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 4 oz spinach fresh, frozen, or canned
Instructions
- Bring a large pot to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Save 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes with juices, herbs and spices, salt, pepper, tomato paste, and pasta water. Stir to combine.
- Turn heat to low. Add cream cheese in small chunks and whisk to combine until sauce is creamy. Mix in shredded cheese.
- Add spinach and stir until the leaves have wilted. Stir in the cooked pasta until it is well coated. Serve immediately.
- Chill leftovers within 2 hours.