Sometimes an easy meal is just what you need to end your day. But, we never want to compromise flavor! This Sun-Dried Tomato and Spinach Pasta is simple and quick to make. Plus, who doesn’t love pasta! Add some chicken for protein, and you have yourself a great evening meal!

Pasta is something that can be made over and over again. There are so many different ways to make it. Not to mention, it comes in so many forms. For this recipe, I suggest using the following pastas:

• Fettuccine 

• Linguine

• Thick Spaghetti 

• Penne

But, if you’re in a time crunch, use whatever you have. If you have an abundance of time, try making your pasta! It is super simple, and easier to make than most people think. 

When it comes to cooking pasta, make sure to properly salt your water. If the water doesn’t taste like the ocean, there isn’t enough salt in it. Seasoning the water properly sets the foundation for the overall taste of the pasta. Salt also helps to boil the water faster. Whatever goes into the water will come out in the flavor of the pasta. Also, if the water is not at a rolling boil, DO NOT add your pasta! You risk overcooking the pasta if you do. Mushy pasta is not what you want for this recipe. Follow the directions on the box if you need to. Cook the pasta until it is al dente (3/4 of the way cooked).

For my veggie lovers, this recipe is full of them! If you’d like to add more, feel free to! Just make sure to adjust the amount of sauce that you make. This easy and creamy sauce coats the pasta and veggies beautifully. Allow your spinach to wilt, and make sure to not overcook or burn it. Mix the sun-dried tomatoes throughout the dish so that you can get the full experience.

Besides the sun-dried tomatoes, a majority of the ingredients in this dish were leftovers from other dishes. I always suggest having different ingredients on-hand (i.e. onions, garlic, stocks, broths, butter, oils, bell peppers, pasta, rice, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, etc.) at all times because you never know what you could make. Plus, it can save a lot of time when preparing. So, don’t let this recipe go to waste! Try it out! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!