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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

This Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large colander
  • large saucepan
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 5 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Pasta

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place 5 ounces spinach in a large colander in the sink. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta over the spinach; toss to wilt the spinach.
  • Meanwhile, heat ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes along with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 cup broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional vegetables or proteins as desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cream Sauce, quick dinner, Spaghetti, spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato
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