Description
Simmering with Mediterranean charm, Sun-Dried Tomato Spaghetti weaves rich, velvety flavors into each twirled pasta strand. Spinach adds emerald freshness while creamy sauce whispers comfort, inviting you to savor Italian-inspired culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) spaghetti
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional):
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
Instructions
- Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, ensuring al dente texture. Carefully preserve a half cup of starchy pasta water when draining.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, releasing aromatic garlic until golden and fragrant.
- Introduce fresh spinach leaves to the skillet, gently wilting them until tender and vibrant green.
- Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, stirring briefly to integrate their intense, concentrated flavor profile.
- Stream heavy cream into the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and gradually thicken, creating a luxurious sauce consistency.
- Gradually fold in finely grated Parmesan cheese, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to elevate the sauce’s depth.
- Delicately toss cooked spaghetti within the creamy sauce, ensuring each strand is thoroughly coated. Adjust sauce consistency by incrementally adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer the sauced pasta to serving dishes, finishing with an optional elegant garnish of fresh basil leaves and toasted pine nuts for added texture and aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Pasta Water Magic: Reserve the starchy pasta water to help create a silky, clingy sauce that perfectly coats each strand of spaghetti.
- Customize Your Greens: Swap spinach with kale or Swiss chard for a different nutritional profile and slightly more robust flavor.
- Dairy-Free Hack: Replace heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream to make this dish suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Quick Protein Boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or crispy tofu to transform this into a more substantial meal that satisfies hearty appetites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 624
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg