Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Lemon

Name: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz penne pasta; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cups, packed fresh spinach; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A comforting pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach in a velvety sauce, brightened by lemon zest and a touch of garlic.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

8 oz penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups, packed fresh spinach
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 8 oz penne pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, add 1/2 cup heavy cream, and simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 5: Add drained pasta, 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss until spinach wilts and sauce coats pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.