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20-Minute Spaghetti and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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  • Author: Andrea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful pasta dish packed with bold flavors from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a velvety sour cream sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect easy meal for busy nights.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti (whole wheat or regular)
  • 2 tbsp oil (from sun-dried tomato jar)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ small onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water (optional)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta over a colander containing the fresh spinach so that the heat wilts it instantly.

2. In a large pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

3. Pour in the broth and let it simmer for a couple of minutes to develop the flavors. Lower the heat and stir in the sour cream, making sure it blends smoothly into the sauce without curdling.

4. Add the cooked spaghetti and wilted spinach to the pan, tossing everything together until evenly coated in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.

5. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve immediately. For extra richness, drizzle with additional oil from the sun-dried tomato jar before serving.


Notes

To make this dish vegetarian, use vegetable broth and replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.

For extra creaminess, stir in a tablespoon of butter at the end.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg