Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious meal, this Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is the answer! It’s creamy and packed with flavors that everyone will love.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 550kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12 ounces spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain it and set it aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the roughly chopped spinach and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss everything to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you want some heat.
- Cook for another 2 minutes, until everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil on top.
Notes
For extra protein, add grilled chicken or shrimp. You can also swap out the spinach for kale or arugula for a different flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal | Fat: 28g