Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
This Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a rich, creamy, and flavorful pasta dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, this easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or an elegant dinner. The creamy sauce coats the spaghetti beautifully, delivering a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and let cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add Spinach: Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. For some heat, sprinkle in red pepper flakes.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked spaghetti and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil (optional) and serve immediately
Notes
- Vegan Option: Use coconut milk instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
- Alternative Greens: Swap spinach with kale, arugula, or Swiss chard.
- Thicker Sauce: Let the sauce simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry if needed.
