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A creamy spaghetti dish featuring spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich cream sauce with garlic and herbs, perfect for quick and family-friendly meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces spaghetti (or gluten-free pasta as an alternative)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or a mix of 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter for sautéing
  • Fresh thyme, oregano, and basil, chopped (about 1 tablespoon each)
  • Optional hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente according to package instructions.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
  4. Add fresh spinach and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in heavy cream or a mix of heavy cream and low-fat yogurt, then simmer until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Season the cream sauce with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and fresh herbs (thyme, oregano, basil) to taste. Add hot sauce if desired.
  7. Drain the spaghetti, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  8. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen the sauce.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs or cheese if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients like fresh spinach and high-quality sun-dried tomatoes for optimal flavor and nutrition., For a lighter cream sauce, substitute half the heavy cream with low-fat yogurt., Add extra heat with additional red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce., To make gluten-free, simply substitute regular spaghetti with gluten-free pasta., Fresh herbs add flavor and freshness; adjust quantities to taste., Cook pasta al dente as it will continue to cook slightly when mixed with the sauce.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving
  • Fat: 18g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 55g per serving
  • Protein: 12g per serving