Vegan Creamy Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Serving

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

480

kcal

This Creamy Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is a restaurant-worthy dish made at home! It features a luscious garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, tender sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach—perfect for a comforting yet elegant meal.

🛒 Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar preferred)
3 garlic cloves, minced or store bought minced garlic
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup vegan heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cups baby spinach
Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Red pepper flakes and grilled chicken or shrimp for protein

👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

Cook pasta:
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
Sauté garlic & tomatoes:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Make the sauce:
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until thickened. Add pasta water if needed to loosen sauce.
Add greens & pasta:
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Toss in cooked pasta and mix until coated. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Serve:
- Plate warm and garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.