Quick and Delicious: 20-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Pasta (20-Minute Vegetarian)

Description:
“That first forkful of silky pasta draped in sun-dried tomato cream sauce? Pure comfort. Let’s bust the myth that vegetarian pasta is bland – my umami-rich sauce with garlic, Parmesan, and tender spinach guarantees flavor explosions in every bite!”

Why you’ll love this:
✓ 20-minute dinner – Faster than pizza delivery
✓ Pantry-friendly – Uses jarred sun-dried tomatoes + frozen spinach
✓ Creamy without heavy cream – Greek yogurt or cashew cream option

Secret weapon: Use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to sauté garlic – it’s flavor gold!

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook Pasta: Boil penne in salted water. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat tomato oil in a skillet. Cook garlic and red pepper flakes for 30 sec.
3. Build Sauce: Stir in yogurt, Parmesan, and ¼ cup pasta water. Simmer 2 mins.
4. Combine: Toss pasta with sauce, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add more pasta water if needed.

Serving Suggestions & Tips

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♻️ Pro Tips

• Vegan hack: Blend soaked cashews + water for cream.
• Make ahead: Sauce keeps 3 days in fridge.
• Extra protein: Add white beans or chickpeas.

Tags: Vegetarian, Quick Meals, Pantry Recipes