Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe
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.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Prepare Spinach: Place the chopped spinach in a large colander set in the sink.
- Cook Spaghetti: Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then drain over the spinach to wilt.
- 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.
- Add Broth: Pour in broth and reduce by half.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in sour cream, Parmesan, and butter until creamy.
- Combine: Add spaghetti and spinach to the skillet. Toss to coat well with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Spaghetti, Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Cream Sauce, Pasta, Vegetarian