Creamy Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
300g spaghetti or your favorite pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil 㮝
3 garlic cloves, minced 龍
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh spinach
1/2 cup heavy cream 拏
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 燎
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 蓼
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
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Instructions:
1 Cook the Pasta:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente.
3. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
2 Prepare the Sauce:
1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat 㮝.
2. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant about 1 minute.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes .
4. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted .
3 Make it Creamy:
1. Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream 拏.
2. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce is creamy and smooth 燎.
3. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using 蓼.
4 Combine with Pasta:
1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
2. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
5 Serve:
1. Plate the pasta and garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper 燎.
2. Serve warm and enjoy!
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Tips:
Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein .
Use a mix of spinach and arugula for a peppery twist .
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