Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz fettuccine
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
• 4 clove garlic
• 5 oz spinach
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)

Steps

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions in salted water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
2. While pasta cooks, finely mince garlic and chop sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
4. Stir in heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Add drained pasta and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Toss to coat, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until the sauce reaches desired consistency.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.