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Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

A comforting pasta dish with linguine, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy sauce made with all-Purpose Cream, ricotta, and Parmesan, with just a hint of chili flakes.

Difficulty Medium
Time 20 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 13
Steps 6
Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta
American Italian Updated 8/11/2025

Ingredients

Measured from the catalog payload.

  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 piece onion minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flake
  • 250 ml nestle all purpose cream
  • 3.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated
  • salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions

6 cooking steps

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and red chili flakes. Saute until fragrant.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes. Cook until they soften and release their juices.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add the linguine. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente.
  4. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
  5. Lower the heat. Add the Nestle All Purpose Cream, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy.
  6. Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

Catalog details

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Main Course, Pasta alfredo pasta recipe, creamy pasta, linguine Public recipe Revision 1

Recipe notes

  • Use fresh cherry tomatoes whenever possible. They add natural sweetness and freshness to the sauce.
  • Cooking the pasta directly in vegetable broth infuses it with flavor, making the dish more savory without needing extra salt.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with a splash of hot broth or reserved pasta water.
  • Do not overcook the spinach. Add it just before finishing the dish so it stays bright green and fresh-tasting.
  • For a stronger cheesy flavor, add more Parmesan just before serving.
  • You can replace ricotta with cream cheese or cottage cheese for a slightly different flavor and texture.
  • Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon if you want extra protein.
  • This pasta pairs wonderfully with garlic bread and a simple salad for a complete meal.