Description
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish combining al dente pasta with a rich sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and fresh spinach. The addition of Parmesan cheese and a touch of lemon juice enhances the tangy, savory profile, making it a perfect quick yet elegant pasta meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes depending on the pasta used. Reserve a splash of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare Sauce Base: While pasta cooks, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant to create a roux.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Whisk in the white wine (or chicken broth), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Continue cooking over medium heat until the mixture reduces by half to concentrate flavor.
- Add Tomatoes and Cream: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Allow the sauce to bubble gently for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Incorporate Cheese and Spinach: Mix in the Parmesan cheese until melted and combined. Then add the fresh baby spinach, letting it wilt in the sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the drained pasta into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, be sure to drain them well before using to prevent an overly oily sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
