Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
472 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
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Sun-dried tomatoes, lemon-infused ricotta, and spinach meld together to make a creamy flavorful easy pasta sauce in this easy weeknight dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more for the pasta water
- 12 ounces rigatoni
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest preferably organic
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves sliced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained, rinsed, and finely chopped
- red pepper flakes
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, in a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 2 generous pinches of pepper flakes, the spinach, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until the spinach is wilted, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss for 2 minutes to warm through.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl and add the ricotta mixture, along with 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water. Toss until the pasta is well coated. (If the sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.)
- Serve immediately with grated Parmesan on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
864mg
(36%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
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