The Ultimate 15-Minute Creamy Tuscan Pasta (Quick & Easy)

 15-Minute Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Pasta Recipe

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When you need a rich, restaurant-quality dinner in under 15 minutes, this Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Pasta is the ultimate solution. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, and a velvety parmesan garlic sauce, it is a global crowd-pleaser.

​Ingredients

• ​8 oz (225g) Penne or Fettuccine pasta
• ​2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ​1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ​4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ​1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and sliced)
• ​2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ​3/4 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk)
• ​1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• ​Salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste

​Step-by-Step Instructions

1. ​Boil Pasta: Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. ​Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. ​Build the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until smooth and melted.
4. ​Combine: Toss in fresh spinach and cooked pasta. Stir gently for 2 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce coats the pasta evenly (add reserved pasta water if needed to loosen).
5. ​Garnish: Season with red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan. Serve hot.