Description
A warm and creamy pasta dish bursting with flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt, and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently toss the drained spaghetti into the sauce, ensuring the pasta is fully coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm and can be paired with a light salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg