Spinach + Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
Make Spinach + Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and then add 8 cups of pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Sauce Preparation
- 2
Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup of sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 3
Add Spinach
Add 5 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Make the Cream Sauce
Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and stir to combine. Let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Add 0.5 cups of grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted. Season with 1 teaspoon of black pepper and 0.5 teaspoons of red pepper flakes.
Combine and Serve
- 5
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until you reach desired consistency.
- 6
Serve
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
