Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Enjoy this creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach pasta, ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 plates
Calories 450 kcal
- 0.5 lb linguine cooked al dente (reserve ¼ cup pasta water)
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
- 0.25 cup pasta water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated and divided
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Over medium-high heat, saute garlic in some oil until fragrant.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
Pour in the pasta water and simmer for 1 minute.
Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream.
Add in ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to mix until the cheese melts into the sauce.
Toss in basil, Italian seasoning, and baby spinach and simmer gently until the spinach has cooked down.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.
Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Dish and serve hot.
Enjoy!
Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 30 minute meal, Creamy, Easy Recipe, Pasta, spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes