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    Home / Recipes / Main Dishes / Vegetarian (or Vegetarian Option) Recipes

    Pasta Carbonara with Tomatoes and Spinach

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    Ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh baby spinach are the perfect addition to pasta with a carbonara sauce. They cook up quickly on the stovetop with minimal fuss but make a refreshing and flavorful dinner. Try mixing up various styles of hearty pasta for a different balance of flavors.

    White plate with penne pasta, cooked baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese. There is a fork on the plate.

    White plate with penne pasta, cooked baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese. There is a fork on the plate.

    Pasta Carbonara with Tomatoes and Spinach

    Ripe cherry tomatoes and fresh baby spinach are the perfect addition to pasta with a carbonara sauce. They cook up quickly on the stovetop with minimal fuss but make a refreshing and flavorful dinner.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine Italian, Vegetarian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 448

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 8 oz. pkg. fresh baby spinach
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 6 oz. Parmesan cheese, shredded
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1 egg
    • 16 oz. pkg. penne pasta
    • ¼ cup fresh basil, optional
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    Instructions

    • In a large pot, bring 3 quarts water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
    • While pasta is cooking, heat oil a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for about 1 minute then add spinach and tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together cheese, salt, pepper, and egg. Toss drained pasta with egg mixture. Add tomato/spinach mixture, tossing until sauce thickens.
    • Sprinkle each serving with fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Try mixing up various styles of hearty pasta for a different texture and balance of flavors.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 448 calCarbohydrates: 63 gProtein: 23 gFat: 12 gSodium: 702 mgFiber: 4 gSugar: 4 g
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    Posted by Mary Ann on August 20, 2019; Updated on September 16, 2021Filed Under: Pasta Recipes, Quick & Easy Recipes, Stovetop Recipes, Vegetarian (or Vegetarian Option) Recipes

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