Creamy Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A quick, creamy pasta dish with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pasta, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 cups fresh spinach and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
