Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes

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A sun-drenched pasta dish featuring tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and sweet cherry tomatoes in a garlicky olive oil sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs whole wheat spaghetti, sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
  2. Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften and release juice.
  4. Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously to coat pasta, adding more pasta water if needed to create a silky sauce.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in fresh spinach until wilted (about 1 minute). Season with lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Divide into bowls, top with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

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