Description
Indulgent Creamy Tomato Pasta delivers Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending rich flavors and silky sauce. Hearty ingredients and simple techniques combine for a delightful meal you’ll savor with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) uncooked pasta
- 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 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 tablespoon flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil and cook pasta until tender yet firm, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it turns golden and fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour and minced garlic into the butter, stirring continuously for 30 seconds to create a light roux and release aromatic flavors.
- Gradually pour wine, mustard, lemon juice, and selected seasonings into the skillet, whisking constantly to create a smooth, integrated sauce.
- Allow the liquid mixture to simmer and reduce by half, concentrating the flavors and creating a rich base.
- Gently fold in diced tomatoes and heavy cream, letting the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened and well-combined.
- Incorporate freshly grated parmesan cheese, stirring until completely melted and creating a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Add fresh spinach leaves to the sauce, allowing them to gently wilt and integrate into the creamy mixture.
- Combine the prepared sauce with cooked pasta, using reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed. Taste and fine-tune seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Customize pasta texture by cooking slightly less than package instructions for a firmer bite, ensuring a perfect al dente consistency.
- Prevent sauce separation by slowly whisking cream and stirring constantly to maintain smooth, velvety texture.
- Adjust liquid quantities based on desired sauce thickness, adding reserved pasta water gradually for ideal creaminess.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or nutritional yeast for lactose-intolerant or vegan dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg