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 Parmesan cheese creates a rich and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or extra Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve pasta water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add sun-dried tomatoes, then spinach. Pour in cream, simmer, and add Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked spaghetti in the sauce, adjust consistency with pasta water, season, and garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Enhance with sautéed mushrooms or grilled chicken for added protein.
- For a vegan version, opt for dairy-free cream and nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
