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A bowl of creamy Tuscan pasta generously topped with fresh basil and parmesan.

Creamy Tuscan Pasta

This creamy Tuscan pasta is a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It features sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 250 g Fettuccine
  • 1.5 L Water
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Pan
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
Making Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly, and if needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Serve the creamy Tuscan pasta immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can add cooked chicken breast or shrimp to this pasta dish. Adjust the amount of cream and cheese to your preference for a thicker or lighter sauce.