Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
A comforting embrace on a plate, this Sun Dried Tomato Pasta features a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, bringing a taste of Italy to your kitchen in just 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. This usually takes about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet over medium heat with the extra virgin olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer for around 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into the sauce.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach the desired consistency.
- Finish with the torn fresh basil leaves for added flavor.
Notes
Use quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for enhanced flavor. Feel free to add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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