Description
Indulge in a decadent yet simple-to-make Creamy Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta that’s bursting with flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach in a luscious cream sauce. This vegetarian pasta dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces fettuccine or penne pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
- Make the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil. Add cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Add spinach to the sauce, then toss in cooked pasta and reserved water until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and extra Parmesan. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add sautéed chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms for added protein.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes in oil for best flavor; stir in a bit of the oil for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
