Simple and Quick Tomato Pasta

This pasta is perfect when you need an easy and quick dinner that's also healthy! It combines super simple ingredients and a mix of herbs and spices to give it a little kick.

Coming from a big Italian family, pasta is definitely a comfort food for me. This puts a bit of a healthy spin on things. It's not loaded with oil and cheese or even meaty sauce. Instead, there is a simple tomato sauce throughout with tons of extra veggies. It's a perfect go-to for a mid-week dinner!


Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked brown rice pasta 
  • 2 cloves of chopped garlic
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups baby portobello mushrooms, chopped 
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato puree
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 1 pinch of red chili pepper flakes 
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to directions on packaging (time will vary) 
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
  • Add in the garlic and allow to heat through (about 2 minutes) 
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and sliced mushrooms, cayenne, and paprika 
  • Once those have cooked add the tomato puree and stir through 
  • Finally, add in the spinach, mixing occasionally until it wilts 
  • Reduce heat to medium-low
  • Drain the pasta, and stir it into the sauce
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. 

This pasta is best served immediately! Bon Appetit!

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