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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring tender spaghetti, wilted spinach, and a rich, creamy sauce infused with the intense flavor of sun-dried tomatoes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 12 oz Spaghetti
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
  • 5 oz Fresh spinach
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce and stir until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of white wine after sautéing the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, letting it reduce before adding the cream. Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers.