Description
This Spaghetti with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a deliciously creamy dish combining fresh spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a luscious cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect meal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the spaghetti until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir in heavy cream. Simmer and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine spaghetti with the sauce, using reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Gluten-free spaghetti works well for dietary adjustments.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
Keywords: Creamy spinach spaghetti, Sun-dried tomato pasta, Spinach pasta recipe, Creamy tomato sauce spaghetti