Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Watch me make it here: https://youtu.be/Gc96Sbp8PmA

Ingredients
  • 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
  • ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
  1. Place spinach in a large colander in the sink.
  2. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
  3. Drain the pasta over the spinach; toss to wilt the spinach.
  4. Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in sour cream, cream cheese, Parmesan and butter.
  7. Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.

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INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta – Spaghetti
  • Organic tomato sauce
  • Organic tomato paste
  • Splash of red wine
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 1 Grilled Chicken Breast per diner
  • 1/2 cup Julienne-cut Sun-dried Tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Basil
  • Salt And Pepper