Description
A creamy and delightful pasta dish featuring spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a silky cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once it’s bubbling vigorously, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Once cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set aside.
- While your spaghetti is cooking, grab a large skillet and heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté it for about a minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Next, add in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook them for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Gradually add the grated Parmesan cheese into the skillet, stirring constantly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet with the sauce. Gently mix everything, making sure the pasta is well coated.
- Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
For lighter options, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream or coconut cream for a dairy-free version. You can also substitute nutritional yeast for Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg