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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy spaghetti tossed with fresh spinach and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, comforting cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Vegetarian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz spaghetti
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 1.25 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve pasta water and drain.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Toss in cooked spaghetti, adding pasta water if needed.
  8. Finish with Parmesan and serve warm.

Notes

Add red pepper flakes for heat or protein of choice for variation.