One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Pasta (Print Version)

Tender noodles cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and herbs in a creamy garlic sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pasta

01 - 12 oz fettuccine or penne

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, julienned (oil-packed, drained)
06 - 3 cups baby spinach

→ Liquids

07 - 3 ½ cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - ½ cup whole milk

→ Cheese & Herbs

10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - 1 tsp dried Italian herb mix (basil, oregano, thyme)
12 - ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
13 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Seasonings

15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
02 - Stir in julienned sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
03 - Add uncooked pasta, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and whole milk to the pot. Stir to fully submerge the pasta.
04 - Sprinkle dried Italian herb mix, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is al dente and sauce thickens.
05 - Stir in baby spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted.
06 - Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
07 - Remove from heat, then fold in fresh basil and parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
08 - Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Vegetarian and easy to make
02 -
  • Use oil packed sun dried tomatoes for best flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
03 -
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for better melting and flavor.
  • Do not overcook pasta to maintain texture.
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