Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato And Spinach Pasta

    Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato And Spinach Pasta

Ingredients:

1/2 lb. linguine, cooked al dente
1 teaspoon garlic, minced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup pasta water
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated and divided
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Over medium high heat, saute garlic until fragrant
Add sun-dried tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes

Pour in 1/4 cup 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

Toss in basil, seasonings and baby spinach and simmer gently until the spinach has cooked down

Season with salt and pepper to taste
Toss in the pasta with the sauce and combine

Top with remaining Parmesan cheese
Dish and serve hot

Note:  This dish is vegetarian.  If you wish add cooked sliced chicken breast.