Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach

Lactose-Free with Intoleran Lactase Drops
Serves 4 | Prep time: approx. 25 minutes

This creamy tomato pasta with spinach is full of flavor and easy to make. With Intoleran Lactase Drops, you can use regular cooking cream and make it lactose-free. That way, you can still enjoy a deliciously rich and creamy pasta sauce.

Ingredients

• 10.5 oz (300 g) penne pasta
• 1 cup (250 ml) cooking cream
• Intoleran Lactase Drops
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 5 oz (150 g) fresh spinach
• 1.75 oz (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese*
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Red pepper flakes, to taste
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil

*Due to the aging process, Parmesan cheese is naturally very low in lactose. If preferred, choose a variety specifically labeled lactose-free.

Preparing the Cream with Lactase Drops

Want to make the cooking cream lactose-free ahead of time? Add 1 drop of Intoleran Lactase Drops to 1 cup (250 ml) of cooking cream, mix well, and refrigerate for 24 hours. This gives the lactase enzyme time to break down the lactose.

Don’t want to wait 24 hours? You can also add the Lactase Drops to the cream right before using it. In that case, use 1 drop per 50 ml of cooking cream. For the 250 ml of cream in this recipe, you’ll need 5 drops.

Instructions

1. Cook the penne according to the package instructions. Reserve a small cup of pasta water before draining.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté the garlic briefly, then add the tomato paste and Italian seasoning. Cook for about 1 minute.
3. Pour in the cream prepared with Lactase Drops and stir until you have a smooth, creamy tomato sauce.
4. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the sauce. If needed, add a splash of pasta water for an extra creamy consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until everything is well combined.
7. Divide among plates and garnish with fresh basil and, if desired, a little extra Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!