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 mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal
large saucepan
Large colander
large skillet
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
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.
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