Spaghetti with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (Print version)
A quick meatless spaghetti dinner with spinach, garlic, Parmesan, and a tangy sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
# Ingredients:
For the pasta
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12 oz (340 g) spaghetti
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5 oz (140 g) fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped if large
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1 tablespoon kosher salt, for the pasta water
For the sauce
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1 tablespoon oil from a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
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1/2 cup (65 g) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
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1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup (240 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
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3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
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1/2 cup (45 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
# Instructions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until just shy of al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
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Place the spinach in a large colander. Drain the hot spaghetti over the spinach, then toss gently so the spinach wilts. Set aside.
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Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and onion. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens.
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Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly reduced. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, and butter until smooth.
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Add the spaghetti and spinach to the skillet. Toss for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until the sauce is glossy and coats the noodles.
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Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes. Serve warm with extra Parmesan on top.
# Good to know:
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Best served right after tossing while the sauce is glossy.
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Use vegetable broth and vegetarian Parmesan for a strict meatless version.
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Reserve pasta water before draining, since it fixes a thick sauce fast.