Description

This creamy Tuscan Pasta is a simple yet elegant dish with a burst of Italian flavors. Tender pasta is bathed in a luscious sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese, then finished with fresh spinach.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups whole milk
8 ounces linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup Parmesan cheese
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter. Once butter is melted, sauté garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Cook pasta: Add heavy cream, milk, and pasta to the saucepan, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Add spinach and cheese: Stir in the spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the cheese is melted.
Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese.
If you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes, you can substitute with 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes, drained.
To add protein, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or Italian sausage to the dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 680kcal
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 380mg
Fat: 44g
Saturated Fat: 26g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 120mg