Description
A comforting and creamy pasta dish paired with vibrant spinach and flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
- Sauté the minced garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Create the creamy sauce by lowering the heat, adding heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a gentle simmer and adjust the thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Combine the cooked spaghetti with the sauce, folding gently to coat every strand.
- Finish with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and serve immediately, optionally with extra cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy cream. Zucchini noodles can be used for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetarian recipe, comfort food