Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
For the Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes, with some of their oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red powder, such as paprika or chili powder
- 1 cup cream, dairy or plant-based
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti, or other pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, for topping, or to taste
- 3 cups water, or vegetable broth, for cooking pasta
Instructions
- 1
Spoon sun-dried tomatoes from the jar into a blender cup. Add about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to the blender cup, along with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Stir in the dried herbs and red powder (paprika or chili powder) with the softened onions. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the blended sun-dried tomato mixture into the pan with the onions and seasonings. Add the cream and stir everything together well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the spaghetti (or other pasta) directly into the sauce, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Pour in 3 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a super saucy consistency.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chili flakes, to taste. Enjoy plain or with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
For the Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
- 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes, with some of their oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs, such as oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red powder, such as paprika or chili powder
- 1 cup cream, dairy or plant-based
For the Pasta
- 12 ounces spaghetti, or other pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, for topping, or to taste
- 3 cups water, or vegetable broth, for cooking pasta
Instructions
- 1
Spoon sun-dried tomatoes from the jar into a blender cup. Add about 2 tablespoons of the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to the blender cup, along with 1/2 cup of water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Stir in the dried herbs and red powder (paprika or chili powder) with the softened onions. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the blended sun-dried tomato mixture into the pan with the onions and seasonings. Add the cream and stir everything together well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Add the spaghetti (or other pasta) directly into the sauce, ensuring it is mostly submerged. Pour in 3 cups of water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, creating a super saucy consistency.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chili flakes, to taste. Enjoy plain or with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
⏱️ 1 min