Creamy Spinach and Tomato Spaghetti
Indulge in this delightful Creamy Spinach and Tomato Spaghetti, a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe offers a harmonious blend of creamy yogurt and savory spinach, combined with hearty tomatoes that add a burst of freshness to every bite. Easy to prepare yet elegantly flavorful, this spaghetti is quick enough for a weeknight dinner while being impressive enough to share with guests. Serve it warm and enjoy the nutritious benefits of this creamy green goodness!
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
chicken broth
14 ounces (canned)
all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (none)
Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon (crushed)
garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon (none)
black pepper
1/8 teaspoon (ground)
frozen chopped spinach
10 ounces (thawed and well drained)
plain yogurt
1/2 cup (none)
tomato
1 medium (diced)
cooked spaghetti
4 cups (still hot)
Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (grated)
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan, mix the chicken broth, all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper together until smooth.
2
Add the thawed and well-drained spinach to the broth mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens (about 4-5 minutes).
3
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the plain yogurt and diced tomato until well combined.
4
In a large serving bowl, toss the hot cooked spaghetti with the creamy spinach mixture until evenly coated.
5
Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creamy Spinach and Tomato Spaghetti?
It is a comforting pasta dish featuring a harmonious blend of creamy yogurt, savory spinach, and hearty tomatoes.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe is designed to yield 6 servings.
What are the primary ingredients in this dish?
The main ingredients include chicken broth, all-purpose flour, frozen chopped spinach, plain yogurt, diced tomato, and cooked spaghetti.
Is this recipe considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick meal and an easy recipe suitable for weeknight dinners.
How much chicken broth is required?
You will need 14 ounces of canned chicken broth.
What type of flour is used for thickening the sauce?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour.
What seasonings give the dish its flavor?
The flavor comes from Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ground black pepper.
How should the frozen spinach be prepared?
You should use 10 ounces of frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and well drained.
What kind of yogurt is recommended?
The recipe specifically calls for 1/2 cup of plain yogurt.
How much cooked spaghetti is needed?
The recipe requires 4 cups of cooked spaghetti, kept hot for tossing.
How long does the sauce take to thicken?
The sauce should be cooked over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes until it comes to a boil and thickens.
At what point do I add the diced tomato?
The diced tomato is stirred in after the saucepan is removed from the heat.
What cheese is used as a garnish?
The dish is garnished with 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
Is the spaghetti served hot?
Yes, it should be served immediately while warm.
Can this be considered a vegetarian dish?
While tagged as vegetarian, it contains chicken broth; you should substitute vegetable broth to make it strictly vegetarian.
How is the flour mixed into the recipe?
The flour is whisked into the chicken broth along with seasonings in a medium saucepan until smooth before heating.
What is the total ingredient count for this recipe?
There are 10 total ingredients in this recipe.
What category of food does this fall under?
This recipe is categorized as a Pasta dish.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe uses 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Is the Italian seasoning used in a specific form?
The recipe specifies 1/2 teaspoon of crushed Italian seasoning.
What size of tomato is needed?
You will need one medium-sized diced tomato.
Should the saucepan be on or off the heat when adding yogurt?
The saucepan should be removed from the heat before stirring in the plain yogurt.
What is the texture of the finished sauce?
The sauce has a thick and creamy consistency thanks to the flour and yogurt blend.
Is this recipe suitable for guests?
Yes, it is elegantly flavorful and impressive enough to share with guests.
How much black pepper is included?
The recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
Can I use fresh spinach?
The recipe specifies frozen chopped spinach, but fresh can be used if cooked down and drained first.
What is the final step of preparation?
The final step is to serve the spaghetti immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Is this dish considered comfort food?
Yes, it is specifically tagged as comfort food.
Does the recipe include nutritional information?
The provided data does not include specific calorie or macronutrient counts.
How do you ensure the sauce coats the pasta evenly?
By tossing the hot cooked spaghetti with the creamy mixture in a large serving bowl until well combined.