Description
Spicy Spinach and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines the rich taste of sun-dried tomatoes with fresh spinach in a creamy sauce. This pasta is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a delightful kick that will please your palate. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. The blend of whole-wheat spaghetti and healthy ingredients ensures you enjoy every bite without compromising on health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces chopped baby spinach
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, slivered
- 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt. Add whole-wheat spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain.
- Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Combine ingredients: Add sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir for about two minutes.
- Create the sauce: Pour in vegetable or chicken stock and bring to simmer. Mix in sour cream until smooth.
- Finish the dish: Toss cooked spaghetti with chopped spinach in the skillet until well-coated. Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg