Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Thermomix recipe: Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta. Ready in 30 minutes. Serves 4. Step-by-step Thermomix instructions on Chef Amai.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 g olive oil
• 400 g crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 500 g vegetable stock
• 300 g dried pasta (e.g., penne, fusilli)
• 100 g fresh spinach
• 100 g cooking cream (dairy or plant-based)
• 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Add onion and garlic to the mixing bowl. Chop 3 sec / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with the spatula.
2. Add olive oil. Sauté 5 min / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and dried pasta. Cook for 15 min / 100°C / Reverse / Speed 1, or according to pasta package instructions plus 2 minutes, ensuring the pasta is submerged. Place the simmering basket on the lid instead of the measuring cup to prevent splatter and allow for evaporation.
4. Pause the Thermomix. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl with the spatula. Check the pasta for doneness and the liquid level. If too dry, add a splash more stock or water.
5. Add fresh spinach, cooking cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2 min / 90°C / Reverse / Speed 1.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.

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