Description
A comforting and rich pasta dish featuring creamy sauce, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Spaghetti
- Fresh Spinach (5-6 cups)
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil)
- Garlic (minced)
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach, sauté until wilted, then lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Once slightly thickened, mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and half of the Parmesan.
- Combine with the spaghetti, using reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Plate the dish, garnish with remaining Parmesan, and serve with black pepper or red pepper flakes.
Notes
For lighter options, consider half-and-half or plant-based cream. Reserve pasta water helps achieve a silky sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creamy Spaghetti, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Italian Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta, Comfort Food