One-Pot Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A simple, creamy pasta dish made entirely in one pot with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic, ready in 35 minutes. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 (340g), penne or fusilli pasta
• 1/2 cup (60g), oil-packed, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups (140g), fresh spinach
• 1 cup (240ml) vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz pasta and 1 tsp salt, and cook according to package directions for al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a clean pot over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 1/2 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add drained pasta and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens and coats pasta. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.