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Spaghetti and Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

A fork lifting a generous twirl of spaghetti & spinach with sun-dried tomato cream sauce from a white plate.
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Make this rich and flavorful spaghetti with spinach and a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This recipe delivers restaurant-style pasta flavor for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the white wine or broth and let it simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is reduced by half.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes, if using. Let the sauce gently simmer for 3 minutes until it begins to thicken slightly.
  6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the fresh spinach to the sauce. Stir until the spinach wilts completely, about 2 minutes.
  8. Add the drained spaghetti directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, a splash at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately. Top each serving with extra grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil for sautéing the aromatics.
  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend half of the sun-dried tomatoes with the cream before adding them to the skillet.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple side salad dressed with vinaigrette.

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