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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

This Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is a delicious and creamy dish perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Large colander
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 5 ounces baby spinach coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Pasta

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Sun-Dried Tomato Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes

Spices

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Liquid Ingredients

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream

Finishing Touches

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cream Sauce, pasta, Spaghetti, spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato, Vegetarian
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