Creamy Tuscan pasta with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine and Parmesan, ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces penne or fusilli, uncooked
→ Vegetables
02 - 5 ounces baby spinach (about 5 cups loosely packed)
03 - 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
04 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
06 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
→ Liquids
08 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
09 - 3 cups vegetable broth
→ Seasonings
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown it.
03 - Add the drained, sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute to release their flavor into the oil.
04 - Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and let it simmer 2 to 3 minutes, reducing slightly and scraping any fond from the pan.
05 - Add the uncooked 12 ounces pasta, 3 cups vegetable broth, 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and distribute the pasta evenly.
06 - Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
07 - Remove the lid, stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and the baby spinach. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until the spinach wilts and the sauce becomes creamy.
08 - Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until melted and fully incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
