Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream
Creamy sun-dried tomato fettuccine combines tender pasta with a tangy sauce made from Greek yogurt, reduced-fat sour cream, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, and olive oil. Sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and crushed red pepper add concentrated tomato flavor, color, and gentle heat, while a little sugar balances the acidity. Serve it as a comforting weeknight dinner or a lighter pasta-course centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 63
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Add olive oil and cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water, and set the noodles aside.
- 2
Mix Greek yogurt and sour cream in a small bowl.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and mix in diced tomatoes, sugar, and tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Whisk in the yogurt mixture quickly. Add it slowly while whisking constantly to incorporate it well. Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Add baby spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked fettuccine and remove the skillet from the heat. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, thin it with some of the reserved pasta water as needed. Top with crushed red pepper to taste.
- Calories 572.02 kcal High 29%
- Protein 17.3 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 86.66 g 32%
- Total Fat 19.49 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 3.11 g Moderate 16%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.84 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 282.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 6.43 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 12.38 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.98 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.24 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 868.9 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 89.03 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 21.8 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Silky Fettuccine with Sun Dried Tomato Cream is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 572.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Black Pepper, Diced Tomatoes, Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 572.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream healthy?
- Silky Fettuccine with Sun‑Dried Tomato Cream has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 572.02 calories and 17.3 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 282.75 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.11 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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