One-Pan Tomato Spinach Pasta with Mozzarella
A vibrant, kid-friendly pasta dish cooked entirely in one skillet with fresh spinach and melted mozzarella for a satisfying weeknight meal. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups, fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup, shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Step 2: Stir in 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz uncooked spaghetti and 2 cups fresh spinach, stirring to submerge spaghetti in sauce. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until spaghetti is tender and spinach is wilted.
- Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella until melted, and top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan before serving.
