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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Delicious Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, a colorful and creamy dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 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 onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 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

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • Colander
  • large skillet

Method
 

  1. Place 5 ounces spinach in a large colander in the sink. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add 8 ounces spaghetti and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta over the spinach; toss to wilt the spinach.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes along with 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 cup broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with proteins or extra herbs to suit your taste. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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