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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

5.2 from 13 reviews

A delightful recipe for Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce that combines the earthy flavors of whole-wheat spaghetti, fresh baby spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy, Parmesan-laced sauce.

Ingredients

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Spaghetti:

  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti

Spinach:

  • 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped

Sun-Dried Tomatoes:

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

Onion:

  • ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion

Seasonings:

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Sauce:

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare Spinach: Place the chopped spinach in a large colander set in the sink.
  2. Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain over the spinach to wilt.
  3. Sauté Ingredients: In a skillet, heat sun-dried tomato oil. Add onion, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Add Broth: Pour in broth and reduce by half.
  5. Prepare Sauce: Stir in sour cream, Parmesan, and butter until creamy.
  6. Combine: Add spaghetti and spinach to the skillet. Toss to coat well with the sauce.
  7. Serve: Plate and enjoy!

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Keywords: Spaghetti, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cream Sauce, Pasta, Vegetarian