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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

A creamy vegetarian pasta made with spaghetti, fresh spinach, and a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large 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. Stir in cream and simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Add parmesan cheese and stir until smooth.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Toss spaghetti with sauce, adjusting with pasta water if needed.
  8. Season to taste and serve warm.

Notes

Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein if desired.