Creamy Garlic Tuscan Pasta
A restaurant-quality pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a creamy parmesan garlic sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- 2
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- 4
Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 5
Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Toss in spinach and stir until wilted.
- 7
Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
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