Description
One Pot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Spaghetti is a delightful blend of creamy sauce, garlic, spinach, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all tossed together in a single pot for a hassle-free meal. This easy-to-make dish brings hearty Tuscan flavors to your table in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
12 oz spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Once the spaghetti is cooked, reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Add the baby spinach and sun-dried tomatoes (if using) to the pot, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra protein, you can add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- Use whole-wheat or gluten-free spaghetti for a healthier variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: creamy Tuscan spaghetti, one pot pasta, garlic spaghetti