🍝 Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Mediterranean Style
⏱️ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Serves: 4
🛒 Ingredients
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400 g (14 oz) spaghetti
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (oil-packed preferred)
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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¾ cup cooking cream or light cream
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¼ cup Greek yogurt or mascarpone (for Mediterranean creaminess)
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½ cup reserved pasta water
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3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
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¼ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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Zest of ½ lemon (optional but recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook spaghetti until al dente.
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Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2️⃣ Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
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Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
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Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour in cream and Greek yogurt; stir gently until smooth.
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Add reserved pasta water gradually until sauce is silky.
3️⃣ Add Spinach & Pasta
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Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted (1–2 minutes).
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Add spaghetti and toss to coat evenly.
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Mix in Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper.
4️⃣ Serve
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Drizzle with extra olive oil
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Top with extra cheese or toasted pine nuts
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Finish with fresh basil or parsley
🌿 Mediterranean Variations
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Protein add-ins: grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas
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Dairy-lighter: replace cream with extra Greek yogurt + pasta water
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Vegan: use cashew cream and nutritional yeast
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Extra richness: add olives or artichoke hearts
💡 Serving Tip
Pair with a simple cucumber-tomato salad and crusty olive-oil bread for a perfect Mediterranean meal.
