Description
Creamy spinach tomato spaghetti with sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety sauce.
Ingredients
12 oz spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Cook the Spaghetti: Boil the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil, add garlic, and cook until fragrant.
3. Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach; cook until wilted.
4. Create the Cream Sauce: Add cream and Parmesan; stir until smooth.
5. Combine and Season: Toss spaghetti in sauce; season to taste.
6. Serve: Top with more cheese and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of cream. Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: spinach tomato spaghetti, creamy pasta, vegetarian dinner