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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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Creamy pasta dish featuring spaghetti tossed with fresh spinach in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz spaghetti, cooked al dente (reserve 1/4 cup pasta water)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced or chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated or shredded, divided
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in reserved pasta water and simmer for 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low, add heavy cream or half-and-half, and stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce thickens.
  4. Add spinach, basil, Italian seasoning or paprika, and red pepper flakes; simmer gently until spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Toss cooked spaghetti into the sauce to coat evenly. Top with remaining Parmesan cheese and serve hot.

Notes

Use oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for extra flavor when sautéing. If sauce is too thick, thin with additional pasta water or cream. Substitute linguine for spaghetti if preferred.

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