Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A delightful and comforting pasta dish that combines sun-dried tomatoes with a rich, creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice (such as penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (150g) sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Extra grated Parmesan and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil over medium heat with minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Create the sauce by adding heavy cream and chicken or vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle simmer and letting it reduce on low heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Season the sauce with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Make it creamy by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the skillet, tossing to coat and heating for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped fresh basil and garnish with extra Parmesan and basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Reserve some pasta water when draining; a splash can help loosen the sauce if it thickens too much. For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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