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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

This comforting pasta dish combines spaghetti with a rich cream sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz dried spaghetti
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, packed in oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (from sun-dried tomatoes)

Instructions

  • Boil salted water and cook spaghetti until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted.
  • Pour in heavy cream, add sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, stirring until smooth; simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add drained spaghetti to the sauce, tossing gently and adding reserved pasta water as needed.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overcook spaghetti; it should be al dente for optimal texture.
Choosing high-quality sun-dried tomatoes enhances the flavor of the sauce.

  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg