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Spaghetti and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce: Easy 20-Minute Dinner

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

From start to finish, our Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce is done in only 20 minutes, but it will smell like you’ve been cooking for hours. Whole-wheat spaghetti is coated in a tangy, savory cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and wilted spinach for a quick, comforting meal.


Ingredients

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  • 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar
  • 1/2 cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Place chopped spinach in a large colander in the sink.

2. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.

3. Drain the pasta over the spinach to wilt it, then toss to combine.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and onion; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.

6. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and ground pepper; cook for 1 minute.

7. Increase heat to medium-high and add broth. Cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.

8. Stir in sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter until smooth and creamy.

9. Add the spaghetti and spinach to the sauce; toss to coat thoroughly.

10. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.


Notes

Use any pasta shape you like—spaghetti is just a suggestion.

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and plant-based Parmesan or nutritional yeast.

Draining pasta over spinach saves cooking time and helps retain nutrients.

This dish comes together quickly, so prep ingredients ahead for a smooth cooking process.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg