Description
A rich and flavorful creamy sun dried tomato pasta dish that combines the tanginess of sun dried tomatoes with a smooth, creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Experiment with different pasta shapes for varied texture.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for added protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy sun dried tomato pasta recipe