Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with this Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. This dish combines tender spaghetti, fresh spinach, and rich sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce that transforms any meal into an Italian feast. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), 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 a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. If needed, incorporate reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with more cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 80mg