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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Delicious Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful Italian dish that takes only 30 minutes to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 plates
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet (oven-safe)
  • Pasta Pot
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls w/lids
  • Mandolin Slicer and Food Chopper Set
  • Garlic Mincer
  • Grater/Micro plane Set

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti or your preferred type

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped (reserve some oil)
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

Prepare the Spinach

  • Place the fresh spinach leaves in a large colander set in the sink.

Cook the Spaghetti

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Once cooked, drain the pasta over the spinach in the colander to wilt the spinach. Set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.

Combine Ingredients

  • Increase the heat to medium-high and add the broth to the skillet. Cook until the liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter until well combined and creamy.

Toss Together

  • Add the cooked spaghetti and wilted spinach to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.

Notes

This dish can be served immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Italian Pasta, quick meal, spaghetti, spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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