Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Stir in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let the sauce come to a hard boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Stir in the chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces pasta, such as fettuccine, penne, or rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon salt, for pasta water
For the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Stir in the sliced sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it reduce slightly for about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes. Do not let the sauce come to a hard boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Stir in the chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil and Parmesan cheese if desired.
⏱️ 2 min