Description
A creamy and flavorful spaghetti dish made in one pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add spaghetti and pour in enough water to cover the pasta. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes until spaghetti is cooked.
- Stir in baby spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Spaghetti, creamy spaghetti, Italian pasta dish