Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 tablespoon flour
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup chopped or julienned sun-dried tomatoes (see note)
• 3/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
• Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil a large, salted pot of water for your pasta and cook until al dente.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, add the butter to a skillet and melt it over medium heat.

3. 3

   Stir in the flour and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Whisk in the wine, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Let it cook until it's reduced by half.

5. 5

   Add in the sun-dried tomatoes and cream and let it bubble for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the parmesan, then add the spinach and let it wilt.

7. 7

   Toss with the cooked pasta (add in a splash of the pasta water prior to draining if the sauce gets too thick). Season with salt & pepper as needed and enjoy immediately.