Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. This dish features perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a luscious cream sauce infused with rich sun-dried tomatoes and vibrant spinach. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With every bite, experience the harmonious blend of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Lower the heat, pour in the heavy cream, and stir constantly. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until thickened.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to adjust consistency.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (~300g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added protein, include grilled chicken or shrimp. Swap spinach for kale for a different flavor profile. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.