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Summer Fresh Tomato, Spinach, and Onion Pasta Recipe
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Summer Fresh Tomato, Spinach, and Onion Pasta Recipe

Our Summer Fresh Tomato, Spinach, and Onion Pasta is a delightful, oven-baked creation that combines sweet onions, juicy tomatoes, and nutritious spinach in a creamy, savory sauce. As the summer sun warms our days, there's nothing quite like a fresh and vibrant pasta dish to bring the season's best flavors to your table. This recipe is perfect for those who love the simplicity and richness of Italian-inspired dishes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: budget recipe, easy meals, pasta recipe, summer recipe
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 244kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Glass Baking Dish
Aluminum Cake Pan
Blue Bowl
Blue Bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Onions
  • 1 Head Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 6 Ounces Tomato Paste 1 can
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
  • 1 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 8 Ounces Pasta Fusilli, cooked and drained
  • 1 Cup Pasta Water reserved
  • 2 Cups Fresh Spinach chopped
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Thin slice the yellow onions and layer into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
    3 Large Onions
  • Cut the top of the head of garlic and place in the center of the pan.
    1 Head Garlic
  • Drizzle olive oil over the onions and garlic. Then sprinkle seasonings over top, salt, pepper, parsley, basil, and paprika. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then stir in tomato paste.
    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 Teaspoon Salt, 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Dried Parsley, 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil, 1 Tablespoon Paprika, 6 Ounces Tomato Paste
  • Bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the onions are caramelized and the garlic is easy to squeeze. Once the garlic cloves are squeezed out, give the onion mixture a stir.
  • While you are baking, prepare the pasta as directed on the package to al dente. Drain reserving one cup pasta cooking liquid.
    8 Ounces Pasta
  • Add in cooked pasta, spinach, coconut milk, lemon juice, and up to one cup of pasta water until it reaches the desired consistency.
    1 Cup Pasta Water, 2 Cups Fresh Spinach, 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Enjoy as is or top with Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1434IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg