Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes. Roasted tomatoes sautéed with garlic and onions and then cooked with spaghetti.
This a wonderful recipe. Great fresh flavor of the spinach and tomatoes. Couple that with the flavor of sautéed garlic and onions, and now we have a flavor party! The spinach was extra fresh as it was picked from my garden less than an hour before I used it. I rinsed the spinach twice with cold water, spun it dry, then let it air dry until I was ready to use it.
It is not tomatoes season yet here in Maryland, so I used 2 pints of grocery store grape tomatoes for this recipe. Oh how I long for the summer days of fresh, vine ripe tomatoes from my garden. Only a few short months away.
One bonus with this recipe is the garlic. That is from my garden! It is from last summers harvest. I picked it the first week of July and it has been storing in my basement ever since. It is as fresh as the day it was picked.
I hope you enjoy this spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes recipe. Like I said earlier, the fresh flavor is amazing. Look below in the “Invent Your Recipe” section for some alternative ingredient suggestions.
If you like the content don’t forget to follow us on social media, especially on Pinterest for all the latest recipes. Thanks!
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees
Preparing the Tomatoes:
- Place the tomatoes in a baking pan and mix with 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil.
- Roast at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Preparing the Spaghetti:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions for all dente.
- Save off 1 cup of starchy water and drain the pasta.
Brining it All Together
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot or skillet add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the onion and sauté for 4 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on medium heat, add in the cooked tomatoes, spinach, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked pasta and 1 cup of starchy water. Cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the desired temperature.
How to Serve Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
- Serve the spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes with toasted Italian bread.
More Pasta Recipes To Try
Pasta Primavera Recipe
Chop up some vegetables, sprinkle on some olive oil, roast away, and combine with pasta.
Pasta with Escarole and Beans
Escarole sautéed in garlic and oil and combined with cannellini beans, pasta, and grated cheese.
Pasta with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Zucchini and tomatoes sautéed with garlic and onions and mixed with pasta.
Pasta with Artichokes and Peppers
Artichokes and peppers sautéed with garlic, onions, and tomatoes and mixed with penne pasta.
The Recipe
Spaghetti with Spinach and Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. uncooked spaghetti
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 2 medium sweet onions sliced
- 8-12 oz. spinach
- 4 cloves of garlic sliced
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup starchy water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees
Preparing the Tomatoes:
- Place the tomatoes in a baking pan and mix with 2 tbsp. of extra virgin olive oil.
- Roast at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
Preparing the Spaghetti:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions for all dente.
- Save off 1 cup of starchy water and drain the pasta.
Brining it All Together
- While the pasta is cooking, in a large pot or skillet add ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil and bring to medium heat. Add in the garlic and sauté until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in the onion and sauté for 4 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on medium heat, add in the cooked tomatoes, spinach, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Finally, add in the cooked pasta and 1 cup of starchy water. Cook for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the desired temperature.
To Serve:
- Serve the spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes with toasted Italian bread.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
For this recipe, spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes, I am choosing to use fresh grape tomatoes and spinach. You can choose to use a can of diced tomatoes or fresh plum tomatoes diced instead. Also, try something different like roasted red peppers or sun dried tomatoes. I have used those two ingredients in the past.
As a replacement for the spinach try another leafy green vegetable such as Swiss chard, kale, or escarole. Or go a totally different direction and use green beans, asparagus, or broccoli. With pasta and vegetable dishes the ingredients combinations are really endless.
If you are not a fan of using starchy water, you could use plain water, chicken broth, or vegetable broth instead. For an added kick, try some crushed red pepper flakes as a garnish while serving this spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes.
For more pasta inspired recipes, like this spaghetti with spinach and tomatoes dish, check out our pasta recipe page.
For even more ideas check out our pinterest page.
Great Recipe! I will try this with sun dried tomatoes next time. Just love those!