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One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Recipe by Dr. Vegan on InstagramAdded 2 April 2026.
  • 35 min
  • Serves 4
  • 12 ingredients

15 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A delicious and easy vegan pasta dish made with cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and a creamy sauce, all cooked in one pan for a quick and satisfying meal.

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One-Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta by Dr. Vegan, a frame from the Instagram video

Ingredients

4 servingsMetric

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped red onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to release their juices.

  5. 5

    Add the veggie broth, plant-based cream, dried herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  6. 6

    Add the tagliatelle to the pan, stirring to coat the pasta with the sauce.

  7. 7

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened.

  8. 8

    Stir in the fresh spinach leaves and let cook until wilted.

  9. 9

    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

  10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Tips while you cook

Sauté onion first
Cook the chopped red onion until translucent before adding garlic.
Coat pasta early
Stir the tagliatelle.
Add spinach at the end
Stir in fresh spinach leaves after the pasta is al dente.

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