Description
This Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce recipe combines the richness of a creamy sauce with the freshness of spinach and the intense flavors of sun-dried tomatoes for a delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Spaghetti:
- 12 oz spaghetti
Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Boil the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and gradually stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Combine and Season: Toss the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes to your liking.
- Serve: Dish out the spaghetti and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy texture contrasted with the vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Spaghetti, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cream Sauce, Pasta Recipe
