Creamy Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 5 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
- ½ cup slivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar
- ½ cup halved and thinly sliced onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions:
- Place spinach in a large colander in the sink.
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
- Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
- Drain the pasta over the spinach to wilt it.
- Meanwhile, heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add broth; cook, stirring, until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in sour cream, Parmesan, and butter.
- Add the spaghetti and spinach; toss to coat well.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 4 servings