Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a rich, savory pasta dish featuring creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s the perfect comfort food for weeknights or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Lower heat and pour in the cream. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add spinach and stir until wilted.
- Toss in the cooked spaghetti and mix to coat. Add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms.
- Swap cream for dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk if needed.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
