Description
Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings together al dente spaghetti, vibrant spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this delightful recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. With its rich flavors and simple ingredients, it transforms any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook until the spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for about three minutes, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Garnish with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg