Easy Creamy Pasta (Print Version)
An easy-to-make creamy pasta loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and parmesan. It’s quick yet feels special.
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon lemon juice.
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2 tablespoons butter.
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¾ cup heavy cream.
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3 cloves garlic, chopped up.
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8 ounces dry pasta.
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes.
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⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated.
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½ teaspoon Dijon mustard.
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Salt and pepper, to your liking.
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½ teaspoon Italian seasoning mix.
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½ tablespoon flour.
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½ cup chicken broth or dry white wine.
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2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed.
# Directions:
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta till firm but not mushy.
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Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat till melted.
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Sprinkle in flour and toss in garlic, stirring it constantly for half a minute.
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Blend together the wine, mustard, lemon juice, and seasoning with a whisk.
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Simmer the liquid until it's cut down by half.
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Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes and cream, letting it bubble gently for 5 minutes.
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Mix in the parmesan cheese to melt into the sauce.
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Throw in the baby spinach and stir till it softens.
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Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and spinach. Adjust seasoning and add a splash of pasta water if it looks dry.
# Notes:
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Make sure to drain the oil if using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.
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The sauce thickens when it cools, so don't worry if it's too runny at first.
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Swap the wine for chicken broth if you like it alcohol-free.