4.8 from 8 votes
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Sun-dried tomatoes, lemon-infused ricotta, and spinach meld together to make a creamy flavorful easy pasta sauce in this easy weeknight dinner recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
472 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt divided, plus more for the pasta water
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon preferably organic, zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 garlic sliced, cloves
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained, rinsed, and finely chopped, in oil
- red pepper flakes
- 5 cups spinach fresh baby
- Parmesan Cheese for serving, grated
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% 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.