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Cherry tomato pasta with spinach & mushrooms

Published: Oct 15, 2020 · Modified: Dec 12, 2023 by Vandana Chauhan. This post may contain affiliate links.

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Cherry tomato pasta - a simple and delightful vegan recipe perfect for every season. Loaded with the goodness of fresh juicy cherry tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms this easy pasta recipe gets ready in less than 30 minutes.

A fork full of cherry tomato pasta lifted over a plate of pasta

Do you like those light satisfying dishes that have subtle flavors yet they taste delicious? If your answer is yes then today's recipe-Cherry tomatoes with spinach and mushrooms is just for you.

It's very easy to make, gets ready in just 25 minutes, and is loved by everyone.

And, if you are one of those lucky people who have their kitchen garden loaded with cherry tomatoes and you are looking for ideas on where to use them then this is a must-try recipe.

But, even if you are not lucky enough to be able to grow your vegetables and buy them from the market like me, make this dish with store-bought tomatoes. It will still be delicious.

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  • Origin of Pasta
  • Ingredients required and substitute suggestions
  • Can it be made with other varieties of tomato?
  • Can it be made in advance?
  • Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions
  • More, easy vegan and vegetarian pasta recipes
  • Cherry tomato recipes
  • Step by step photo instructions
  • Recipe

Origin of Pasta

I am a big pasta lover and everybody in my family is too. 

Though most of us consider Pasta to be from Italy, there are different claims made on this Global food.

Some believe that the concept of noodles was brought to Italy from China by Marco Polo in the 13th century which later took the form of Pasta.

Others also believe that the Arab vermicelli is in the root of Pasta and many claim Greece to be the place of origin for every type of Pasta.

I don’t know how true these claims are. I don't know where the journey of Pasta began but what I am sure about is that it has ended in the hearts of people from every country and that's what matters.

Cherry tomato pasta with spinach

Ingredients required and substitute suggestions

Ingredients to make Cherry tomato pasta with spinach

The ingredients required to make this simple spinach and cherry tomato pasta are very basic.

  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Mushrooms: Use white/ brown/ any other variety you prefer.
  • Spinach: Chopped fresh or frozen, both can be used. You can also use baby spinach.
  • Pasta: I feel that spaghetti tastes the best in this dish. However, feel free to your favorite variety of pasta
  • Onion: Use red, white, yellow-whichever you prefer.
  • Garlic
  • Olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and chili flakes: You can also use dried basil or other herbs to flavor the pasta

Can it be made with other varieties of tomato?

If you don't have cherry tomatoes, use any large juicy red tomato. Cut it into pieces of the desired size and use in this recipe.

Can it be made in advance?

Yes, you can make it 1 or 2 days in advance. It tastes even better the next day.

Cherry tomato pasta served in a white plate and another plate of pasta, cherry tomatoes and olive oil in the background

Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions

  1. You can also make this dish by roasting onions and tomatoes in the oven until they start turning brown. It gives a very nice smoky flavor to the pasta.
  2. If you prefer simpler flavors, skip mushrooms and spinach. It will still taste awesome.
  3. You can also use fresh basil leaves in this recipe.
  4. To fasten the process of cooking tomatoes, cut them in half. 
  5. Always reserve some pasta water (water left after draining cooked pasta) while making any pasta dish.  Add a few spoons of this water if you feel that the pasta sauce is too dry and not getting evenly coated on the pasta.

More, easy vegan and vegetarian pasta recipes

If you love pasta and looking for some easy pasta recipes then don't miss to check out the following recipes:

  1. Easy pasta salad
  2. Baked vegetarian pasta
  3. Quick cream cheese pasta
  4. Pasta napolitana
  5. Penne rosa
  6. Creamy vegan tomato pasta
  7. Pasta in zucchini sauce
  8. Mushroom ricotta pasta

Cherry tomato recipes

Looking for more ideas for using cherry tomatoes? The following recipes are worth checking out:

  1. Cherry tomato and cheese puffs
  2. Mushroom tom yum soup
  3. Healthy quinoa recipe
  4. Greek salad
  5. Lentil quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes
  6. Baked gnocchi with feta and tomatoes
  7. White bean casserole

Step by step photo instructions

collage of 4 photos showing the steps of making cherry tomato pasta
collage of 4 photos showing the steps of making cherry tomato pasta
Cherry tomato pasta served on a white plate with cherry tomatoes and olive oil jar in the background

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Recipe

Cherry tomato pasta served in a white plate with a bowl of tomatoes and olive oil in the background

Cherry tomato pasta with spinach and mushrooms

Cherry tomato pasta - a simple and delightful vegan recipe perfect for every season. Loaded with the goodness of fresh juicy cherry tomatoes, spinach, and mushrooms this easy pasta recipe gets ready in less than 30 minutes.
4.58 from 38 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 368kcal
Author: Vandana Chauhan

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 Large strainer
  • 1 large pan or skillet
  • 1 Spatula
  • Knife and chopping board

Ingredients

  • 400 gms pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
  • 1.5 cups roughly chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium-sized onion thinly sliced
  • ½ tablespoon finely chopped garlic adjust to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons red chili flakes adjust to taste
  • Salt & pepper as per taste
  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Boil pasta as per the instructions given on its packet.
  • While the pasta is getting cooked, heat oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  • Add mushrooms, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Next, add cherry tomatoes, mix, and cook until the tomatoes become soft. Cover the pan to fasten the process.
  • Add spinach and saute for around 2 minutes or until the spinach gets wilted.
  • Finally, add cooked pasta. Stir to combine. Enjoy!

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Notes

  1. You can also make this dish by roasting onions and tomatoes in the oven until they start turning brown. It gives a very nice smoky flavor to the pasta.
  2. If you prefer simpler flavors, skip mushrooms and spinach. It will still taste awesome.
  3. You can also use fresh basil leaves in this recipe.
  4. To fasten the process of cooking tomatoes, cut them in half. 
  5. Always reserve some pasta water (water left after draining cooked pasta) while making any pasta dish.  Add a few spoons of this water if you feel that the pasta sauce is too dry and is not evenly coating the pasta strands.
  6. More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1313IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Deanna

    July 03, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    5 stars
    so flavorful!!

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      July 04, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Valonka

    July 18, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love it!! 😋

    Reply
    • Vandana Chauhan

      July 20, 2021 at 11:53 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lata Lala

    October 18, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Easy Pasta recipes are always welcome. In these times quick recipes are a welcome change. And vegan version of pasta sounds delicious.
    Bookmarking this to make it soon.

    Reply
    • Greenbowl2soul

      October 18, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you so much Lata 🙂

      Reply
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