Easy Pasta Recipes for Quick and Tasty Meals

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (in oil)
• 4 cups fresh spinach, well washed
• 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based equivalent)
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• for garnish fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, around 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to thicken slightly, and then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.