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Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This 30-minute sun-dried tomato pasta recipe is a bright meatless meal that feels a touch luxurious! The creamy sauce has garlic, spinach, and a dusting of parmesan.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 519 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon flour
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes see note
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook until al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the butter to a skillet and melt it over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the wine, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it cook until it's reduced by half.
- Add in the sun-dried tomatoes and cream and let it bubble for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan, then add the spinach and let it wilt.
- Toss with the cooked pasta (add in a splash of the pasta water prior to draining if the sauce gets too thick). Season with salt & pepper as needed and enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, be sure to drain them.
Nutrition Information
Calories
519kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
778mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2435IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 519
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 519kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 778mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2435IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.