Description
Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a rich, creamy pasta dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen. The savory sun-dried tomatoes blend perfectly with fresh spinach and velvety heavy cream, creating a meal that’s both indulgent and satisfying. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights in, this dish promises to impress your guests while being simple enough for a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving half a cup of pasta water.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When shimmering, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Make the Sauce: Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let it simmer for around 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 4. Add Spinach: Stir in chopped spinach and wilt it into the sauce for about 2 minutes.
- 5. Combine: Toss cooked spaghetti into the skillet with reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency.
- 6. Serve: Plate your dish and generously sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg