Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce recipe. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich cream sauce creates a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 ounces spaghetti
Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook garlic. Add sun-dried tomatoes, then pour in heavy cream. Simmer gently and add Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add Spinach and Combine: Add spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted. Toss in the cooked spaghetti, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Stir in fresh basil.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve warm, topped with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups pasta
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
