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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta recipe features a creamy, flavorful sauce combining sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and fresh spinach. Perfectly cooked pasta is tossed in this rich sauce, making a comforting and elegant meal that’s quick to prepare and delicious for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained if packed in oil)
  • 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare Sauce Base: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to form a roux and release garlic aroma.
  3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Whisk in white wine (or chicken broth), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Simmer the mixture, allowing it to reduce by half to concentrate the flavors.
  4. Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Cream: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Let the sauce bubble gently for about 5 minutes to thicken and blend flavors.
  5. Incorporate Cheese and Spinach: Stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted. Add fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water before draining. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them thoroughly before using to avoid excess oiliness in the sauce.
  • Using white wine adds depth, but chicken broth is a great non-alcoholic alternative.
  • Adding a splash of pasta water helps achieve the desired sauce consistency and improves coating.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/sun-dried-tomato-pasta-with-cream-recipe/