Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti with Spinach is a comforting and delicious dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. Silky spaghetti is enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with the sweet tanginess of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of vibrant spinach. This quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until melted.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet until well-coated with sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg