Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
A delicious Spaghetti & Spinach dish with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal
Large Saucepan
large colander
large skillet
- 5 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup onion halved and thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Place 5 ounces spinach in a large colander in the sink. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta over the spinach; toss to wilt the spinach.
Meanwhile, heat ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes along with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 cup broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in ½ cup sour cream, ¼ cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.
Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cream sauce, pasta, spaghetti, spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, Vegetarian