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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta brings rich flavors and quick preparation, making it an ideal vegetarian dish for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta Gluten-free option available
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with cornstarch
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Can substitute with broth and apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard Can use yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning Single herbs like basil and oregano can be used
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Well-drained
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk or half-and-half
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated; nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Well-drained if using frozen

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and whisk for about 1 minute. Gradually add wine while whisking, and simmer for about 3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes, simmering for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning, stirring gently for another minute.
  6. Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted, then fold in spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Combine sauce with drained pasta, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 15gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are well-prepared, especially the sun-dried tomatoes to avoid excess oil affecting the sauce.

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