Best 6 Pasta With Tomato Spinach And Mozzarella Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite pasta recipes that showcase the vibrant combination of tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella cheese. Embark on a culinary journey where fresh, tangy tomatoes and tender spinach leaves dance harmoniously with creamy, melted mozzarella, creating a delightful symphony of textures and flavors. Dive into the classic Italian flavors of Pasta with Tomato, Spinach, and Mozzarella, featuring perfectly cooked pasta tossed in a luscious tomato sauce, vibrant spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese.

Explore variations such as the vibrant and spicy Arrabiata Pasta with Spinach and Mozzarella, where fiery chili peppers add a kick to the tangy tomato sauce. Delight in the creamy richness of One-Pot Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Shells, where tender pasta shells are filled with a luscious spinach and mozzarella filling, bathed in a velvety tomato sauce.

Experience the simplicity and freshness of Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, and Mozzarella, where sweet cherry tomatoes burst with flavor in a light and flavorful sauce. For a vegetarian delight, try the hearty and flavorful Spinach and Mozzarella Stuffed Manicotti, where large pasta tubes are stuffed with a delectable spinach and mozzarella filling, baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to highlight the perfect balance of flavors and textures, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, these recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process, allowing you to savor the joy of creating delicious and memorable meals.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY SPINACH BAKED PENNE



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Making homemade tomato sauce for this recipe really allows you to control what goes into it. Here, it's mixed up with chunks of mozzarella for extra bursts of cheesy goodness, along with cottage cheese for all the satisfying qualities of ricotta with only a fraction of the fat and calories.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h21m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray
Kosher salt
One 12-ounce box fiber-and-calcium-enriched penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
One 28-ounce can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
1 sprig fresh basil plus 1/2 cup leaves, torn, for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
One 8-ounce block part-skim mozzarella (half grated, half cubed)
One 16-ounce container 1-percent cottage cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
One 10-ounce block frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mist a 2 to 2 1/2-quart rectangular or oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a medium pot set over medium heat. Add the fennel seeds and garlic and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil sprig, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, lowering the heat if the sauce bubbles too vigorously, until the sauce has thickened slightly, the flavors have blended together and the raw tomato taste has cooked out, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, discard the basil and season with additional salt and pepper. Pour over the cooked pasta and toss well to coat. Add the cubed mozzarella and transfer half the pasta to the prepared baking dish.
  • Put the cottage cheese in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan and pulse two to three times. Combine half the cottage cheese mixture with the spinach and mix to break up the spinach. Drop in spoonfuls over the pasta in the baking dish. Top the spinach layer with the rest of the pasta and then the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  • Bake until bubbly and golden brown on top, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, and then scatter the torn basil over the top.

EASY TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA



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Easy Tomato and Spinach Pasta! Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, olive oil, and a kick of red pepper flakes! This quick and easy pasta recipe is fast, flavorful, and budget friendly!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb penne (or your preferred pasta variety)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup white wine or chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Add oil to a large, wide pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper flakes, tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst and give off their juices, about 9 to 10 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to gently press the tomatoes if they're not bursting on their own.
  • Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the spinach and cook until slightly wilted.
  • In the meantime, add the penne into the boiling water and cook for 9 to 10 minutes, or until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta, reserving a 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
  • Toss the pasta immediately into the pot with the sauce and stir well to combine. Add in some of the reserved cooking water, if needed. Taste and add additional salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls. Top with cheese and serve at once!

BOWTIE PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA SAUTE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons onion, small diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound bowtie pasta, cooked
2 cups cherry tomato, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella, small cubes
1 bunch fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over high flame. Put 3 tablespoons of olive oil, onions, garlic, thyme, and saute for 1 minute. Then add the chicken stock, and allow the sauce to reduce by 1/2. Now add the pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, spinach, and toss to combine. Season the pasta with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

TOMATO & SPINACH PASTA WITH SAUSAGE



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Stick to your smart eating plan with our Tomato & Spinach Pasta with Sausage! This pasta with sausage dish presents old-world flavor in a new-world dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb. Italian sausage
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in deep large skillet on medium-high heat 10 to 12 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Add spinach and tomatoes; cook 2 min. or until spinach is wilted, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; return to pan. Add sausage mixture and cheeses; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g

PASTA WITH MOZZARELLA, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL



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During the summer season, I like to prepare this pasta salad featuring garden-fresh tomatoes and basil. Fresh mozzarella adds a tasty touch.-Ken Churches, Kailua-Kona, HI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked linguine
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cheese, oil, garlic, salt and pepper; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour., Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Add to cheese mixture. Stir in basil and tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 28g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHEESY SPAGHETTI AND SPINACH CASSEROLE



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If you're feeling the need for cheese, this recipe has you covered. Creamy pasta and spinach are layered with a tomato sauce and lots of gooey mozzarella cheese before being baked to bubbly, golden brown perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 oz uncooked spaghetti
3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 box (10 oz) Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic cut spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic tomato basil pasta sauce
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (12 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook spaghetti to al dente as directed on package. Drain spaghetti, and add it back to the hot pan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in flour, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Parmesan cheese and spinach with whisk, then beat in eggs.
  • Toss cheese sauce with hot spaghetti, and add half of the mixture to the baking dish. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the tomato basil pasta sauce over mixture; sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Add remaining half of spaghetti mixture, remaining tomato basil pasta sauce and remaining 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted and lightly browned on top. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1500 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet or pot. This will give the pasta plenty of room to cook and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be tender, but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. When adding the spinach, do it in batches so that it cooks evenly.
  • Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to your liking.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

This simple pasta dish is a delicious and easy meal that can be made in just 30 minutes. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The combination of tomatoes, spinach, and mozzarella cheese is a classic Italian combination that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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