Chelsea Pasta
Creamy, indulgent, and packed with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, Chelsea Pasta is the ultimate comfort dish you'll want to savor time and time again. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender penne pasta with a luscious, garlic-infused cream sauce, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a perfect balance of rich and savory. Finished with melted Parmesan cheese, a hint of red pepper flakes for optional heat, and a sprinkle of fresh basil, this pasta dish is sure to impress. Ready in just 30 minutes, Chelsea Pasta is an ideal weeknight dinner or an elegant option for entertaining. Keywords: creamy pasta recipe, easy penne pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, quick dinners, Mediterranean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 units garlic cloves
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest. Set the pasta aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Stir until the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the pasta with chopped fresh basil.
Serve the Chelsea Pasta warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.0 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.5 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 6698 mg | 291% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.5 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.5 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 154.4 g | 309% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2951 mg | 227% | |
| Iron | 25.9 mg | 144% | |
| Potassium | 4404 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
