Linguine With Spinach And Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipes

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND SPINACH PASTA

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, saute garlic in some oil until fragrant.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
• Pour in the pasta water and simmer for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in heavy cream.
• Add in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, stirring to mix until the cheese melts into the sauce.
• Toss in basil, Italian seasoning, and baby spinach and simmer gently until the spinach has cooked down.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the pasta into the sauce and toss to combine.
• Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Dish and serve hot.
• Enjoy!

LINGUINE WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
• Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook on medium heat for about 30 seconds, constantly stirring.
• Add 1 cup of half-and-half, paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer.
• Add 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese (half of what the recipe calls for). Stir for about 30 seconds or longer until the cheese melts. If the sauce is too thin, gradually add more cheese. Keep stirring around all of the skillet for a couple of minutes.
• Note: if the sauce gets too thick, add more half-and-half.
• Add spinach. Keep stirring on medium heat until the spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
• Add cooked and drained linguine to the sauce. Stir well.
• Taste the linguine and add more salt, if needed. Top with finely chopped fresh basil leaves.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook linguine according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water; return linguine to pot., Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic and reserved oil; microwave on high 45 seconds. Stir in drained tomatoes and lemon juice., Add tomato mixture to linguine. Toss with parsley, cheeses and enough pasta water to moisten.