Sep 19

Spinach Tomato Rotini

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Check out this awesome Pasta Shape Dictionary I found! :P This recipe is part of the 5 that Hira and I chose to make for our first (of hopefully many more to come) cooking endeavor a couple weekends ago. I actually haven’t had/made pasta in ages, but this turned out really well! :] Recipe adapted from here!

Spinach Tomato Rotini

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Ingredients:

  • 12 oz. tri-color rotini
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp EVOO-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups spinach
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (omit if you don’t like spicy!)
  • sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and flour.
  3. Heat EVOO in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant (~1 minute).
  4. Stir in tomatoes, spinach, and all spices. Season with salt + pepper and cook, stirring occasionally until spinach starts wilting (~2 minutes).
  5. Gradually whisk in Greek yogurt/flour mixture with Parmesan. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (~3-4 minutes). Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
  6. Top with Parmesan (to taste) and serve immediately!

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  1. Yum! I like a bit of spicy so I’d definitely add in those red pepper flakes! Looks delish :)
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Quick & Easy Chili Rubbed Cod with Fiesta Lime Black RiceMy Profile

    1. I used to not (what was I thinking!?), but I definitely appreciate the extra kick these days! :P

  2. Right up my alley! Pasta is my go-to meal when I don’t have time to make much :-) This looks amazing!
    Montana recently posted…Foodie Friday: Summer Lemon Pepper PastaMy Profile

    1. I’m planning a whole ton of pasta recipes this month since it’s national pasta month! :p

  3. Looks tasty!
    Betsy recently posted…Stitch Fix Review #2My Profile

    1. Thanks! It was super good! :]

  4. This looks great as a meal or even a side dish.
    Cassandra @PoweredByBling recently posted…Foodie Friday: Low Country BoilMy Profile

    1. Agreed! I loved how simple it was to make! :]

  5. I’ve never tried using Greek yogurt with pasta – what a terrific idea!!
    Emily@WhateverFloatsYourOats recently posted…Creamy Whole Wheat Tortellini and Chicken SausageMy Profile

    1. I’ve been subbing it in everything lately! :P

  6. This looks awesome!!!! I have never used greek yogurt with any pasta before! Brilliant :)
    Esther recently posted…Wedding weekendā€¦.My Profile

    1. Thanks! I’ve been using it as a substitute in a whole bunch of stuff lately! :D!

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