Description
A creamy and flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta featuring a rich white wine cream sauce, fresh baby spinach, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
Sauce
- 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
- 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Seasoning
- 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water until rolling boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- Prepare Base: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Make Roux and Sauté Garlic: Stir in the flour and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds to create a light roux and develop garlic aroma.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Whisk in the dry white wine (or chicken broth), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Cook the mixture until it reduces by half, concentrating flavors.
- Incorporate Tomatoes and Cream: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream to the skillet. Let the sauce bubble gently for about 5 minutes to thicken and meld flavors.
- Finish Sauce with Cheese and Spinach: Stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Add the fresh baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve the pasta immediately while hot for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Sun-dried tomatoes can be used dry or packed in oil; if using dry, rehydrate in warm water before adding.
- Use high-quality parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste.
- White wine can be substituted with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- To make it lighter, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, though sauce may be less rich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe, Spinach Pasta, Parmesan Pasta
