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A vibrant plate of creamy sun-dried tomato spaghetti topped with fresh spinach leaves. The pasta is coated in a rich, orange-red sauce with visible bits of sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach, elegantly plated on a white dish, garnished with grated cheese and fresh basil, with a rustic wooden table background.

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Spinach Pasta

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A delicious creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal.

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

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Add cooked pasta and spinach, tossing until spinach wilts.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot garnished with additional cheese and basil if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh basil for basil leaves.
  • For a vegan version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg