Sautéed Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta

Name: Sautéed Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 3 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 cup (packed in oil, drained and chopped) sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A vibrant pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a garlicky cream sauce that cooks in under 30 minutes.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup (packed in oil, drained and chopped) sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup, grated parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until warmed through.
Step 3: Add 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until wilted. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly, then add 1/4 cup grated parmesan and stir until melted.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until sauce coats every strand evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.