Sautéed Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan

Name: Sautéed Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Parmesan
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/4 cup, chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 2 cups spinach; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

A vibrant weeknight pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and melted Parmesan for a bright, savory sauce that coats every strand.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 cups spinach
1/2 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 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
Step 3: Stir in 2 cups fresh spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted and vibrant green.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta strands evenly.