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Creamy Spinach and Tomato Spaghetti

Creamy and easy to make, this simple spaghetti recipe will get made again and again!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Cream Cheese Pasta, easy dinner, One pot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 419kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 can 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 C chicken broth
  • 4 oz full-fat cream cheese low-fat and fat-free have the tendency to curdle
  • 4 C fresh baby spinach
  • 1 lb dry spaghetti

Instructions

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onions and garlic until the onions are soft, lightly browned and sweet.
  • Add sugar, oregano, red pepper, and salt to the onions and stir. Add tomatoes, sauce, paste, and chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
  • Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and stir into the sauce. Continue to stir until the cream cheese has completely melted into the sauce- about 5 minutes.
  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions and reserve 1 C of the hot pasta water before draining. Set aside.
  • Add spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted. Remove from heat and transfer the cooked spaghetti into the sauce. Toss until coated, adding in a little bit of the pasta water to loosen it up if needed.
  • Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg