Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (Printable Version)
Lush pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, creamy yogurt, spinach, and Parmesan, melded into a flavorful dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pasta
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225 grams fettuccine or preferred pasta
→ Tomato Components
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120 milliliters sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
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400 grams canned diced tomatoes
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15 milliliters tomato paste
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Dairy
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120 grams plain Greek yogurt
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80 grams sour cream or cream cheese
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50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
→ Vegetables
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60 grams fresh baby spinach
→ Others
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30 milliliters olive oil
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120 milliliters reserved pasta water
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Salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
# Guide to Cooking:
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Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water, then drain thoroughly.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until aromatic, approximately 1-2 minutes.
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Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes, canned diced tomatoes, and tomato paste into the skillet. Allow to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes to meld flavors.
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Lower heat and stir in Greek yogurt and sour cream or cream cheese until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
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Add fresh baby spinach, stirring continuously until wilted and evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
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Introduce cooked pasta, grated Parmesan, and reserved pasta water into the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
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Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan if preferred.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Reserve some pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency as needed.