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 luscious cream sauce makes for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare.
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, oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook Spaghetti: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil. Add sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cook until wilted. Pour in cream, simmer gently, then stir in Parmesan, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Add cooked spaghetti to the sauce, toss to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Cook until creamy. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half for a lighter sauce or add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
