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One Pot Tomato, Goat Cheese & Spinach Pasta

This one pot tomato, goat cheese and spinach pasta is a tasty and comforting complete meal conveniently made in one pot.
Course Pasta
Cuisine American, Fusion, International
Keyword Goat cheese, Homemade pasta, Spinach, Tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 559kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan with lid should be wide and deep enough for the pasta and water

Ingredients

  • 300 grams dried spaghetti 10.5oz
  • 600 grams water about 2.5 cups
  • 300 grams ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 300 grams tomatoes
  • 150 grams spinach frozen chopped spinach
  • 125 grams goat cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or mashed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the garlic and chicken with all the seasoning in the oil until the chicken is lightly browned.
  • Add the tomatoes and spinach, sauté until the tomatoes soften.
  • Fan the spaghetti out in the pot. Add the goat cheese and pour the water over everything.
  • Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes, stir at least every 5 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, do a bite test to make sure the pasta is cooked and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • If the sauce in the pot isn't thick enough, cook on high heat for a few minutes (stirring all the while) until it thickens to your preference.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add in ¼ cup of water and stir it vigorously over high heat until a nice sauce forms.