Description
This One Pan Creamy Sun Dried Tomato And Spinach Pasta is a delightful dish that combines rich, tangy flavors with a luxuriously creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it offers a comforting meal with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- Pasta (penne or fusilli)
- Sun Dried Tomatoes (jarred variety)
- Fresh Spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- Heavy Cream (or half-and-half or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, or Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- Garlic (fresh, minced)
- Onion (yellow or white, chopped)
- Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. If you’re using fresh spinach, rinse and drain it.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet or pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Sun Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing their flavors to mix with the onions and garlic.
- Add the Pasta: Pour in the uncooked pasta along with the chicken (or vegetable) broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate Cream and Spinach: Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Mix well until the spinach is wilted. Then, add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season to Taste: Taste your pasta and season with salt and pepper as needed. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for some heat if you like.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Keep an eye on the pasta as it cooks to avoid overcooking. Feel free to customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.