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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Bliss

Enjoy a rich and creamy Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce that blends flavor and nutrition in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti gluten-free if preferred
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed for enhanced flavor
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach can swap with kale
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced for maximum flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil butter can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegan option
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes for mild spice, use black pepper
  • to taste Salt to season
  • to taste Pepper to season
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil substitute with parsley if needed

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Spaghetti: Boil salted water, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Add chopped spinach and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
  4. Prepare Cream Sauce: Lower heat, add heavy cream, and mix with vegetables, heating for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  5. Season Sauce: Stir in Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
  6. Combine with Spaghetti: Toss drained spaghetti in the skillet until well coated with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if necessary.
  7. Serve: Let sit for a minute, plate, and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  8. Delight in Your Creation: Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors paired with a side salad or garlic bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different vegetables or proteins like chicken or shrimp, and the cream sauce can be adjusted for preference.

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