Flavors of Fall: Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Dig into a comforting bowl of spaghetti and spinach with sun-dried tomato cream sauce, a perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors. This easy-to-make pasta dish combines tender spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, whole-wheat spaghetti in a creamy sauce for a meal that's both satisfying and packed with vibrant taste. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
- ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
- Place spinach in a large colander in the sink. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta over the spinach; toss to wilt the spinach.
- Meanwhile, heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream, Parmesan and butter. Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.
Yield: 4 servings
Recipe from eatingwell.com
Dig into a comforting bowl of spaghetti and spinach with sun-dried tomato cream sauce—perfect blend of tangy and savory flavors. This easy-to-make pasta dish combines tender spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, whole-wheat spaghetti in a creamy sauce for a meal that's both satisfying and packed with vibrant taste. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
