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Creamy Tuscan Pasta

Make this delicious creamy Tuscan pasta for weekly dinner meal prep or to serve up when having guests over!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Melissa Bravo-Almazan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 16 oz pasta I recommend penne or rigatoni
  • 16 oz fresh spinach
  • 1 can sardines
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes can use whole or cut into strips
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Cook just until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Strain and set pasta aside. Mince garlic while pasta is cooking. Set large pan to medium heat. Empty can of sardines in large pan including the olive oil. Sauté and break up pieces for a few minutes.
  • Add in some oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes then throw in the minced garlic. Sauté. Add in sun-dried tomatoes along with more of its oil and the spinach. Cook spinach until wilted.
  • Next, you’ll want to add in the heavy cream and sour cream. With a spoon or spatula, stir in salt, pepper to taste, Italian seasoning, and red chili flakes. Set pan to low heat and let sauce simmer and thicken for 3-4 minutes. Add in parmesan, stir, then toss in your favorite pasta. If the Tuscan sauce is too thick, add in a bit of the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve and enjoy!