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Creamy One-Pot Garlic Butter Tuscan Pasta

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A quick and easy one-pot pasta recipe featuring a creamy garlic butter sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces penne or your favorite pasta
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  2. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Stir for about 1 minute to release the flavors.
  3. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring as you go. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer to thicken the sauce.
  4. Add the pasta directly into the sauce, ensuring it is submerged. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Once the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen it. Stir frequently while cooking to prevent sticking. Use medium to medium-low heat to avoid curdling the cream. Add Parmesan cheese at the end off the heat to prevent clumping. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and dairy-free butter; for gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and adjust cooking time accordingly.

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Keywords: one-pot pasta, creamy pasta, garlic butter pasta, Tuscan pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta recipe, comfort food

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