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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

If you love rich and comforting pasta dishes, this recipe is perfect for you. This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe is smooth, flavorful and very easy to make at home. It uses simple ingredients that come together quickly. The creamy sauce, mixed with tangy sun dried tomatoes, creates an amazing taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta of choice like penne or fettuccine
  • Sun dried tomatoes in oil
  • Heavy cream
  • Garlic cloves
  • Onion
  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Italian seasoning
  • Red chili flakes
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley
  • Reserved pasta water

Instructions
 

Boil the Pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve one cup pasta water. Drain the rest.

Prepare the Sun Dried Tomatoes

  • Chop sun dried tomatoes into small pieces. Set them aside so they are ready to use later.

Sauté the Onion

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a pan. Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.

Add Garlic

  • Add minced garlic to the pan. Stir gently and cook until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.

Add Sun Dried Tomatoes

  • Add chopped sun dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir well so flavors combine with onion and garlic.

Pour in the Cream

  • Lower the heat and slowly add heavy cream. Stir continuously to keep the sauce smooth.

Season the Sauce

  • Add Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer.

Add Parmesan Cheese

  • Add grated Parmesan cheese slowly. Stir until melted and the sauce becomes thick and creamy.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss gently until pasta is fully coated.

Adjust with Pasta Water

  • Add reserved pasta water little by little. This helps loosen and bind the sauce nicely.

Finish with Herbs

  • Add fresh basil or parsley. Stir once more and turn off the heat.

Serve Warm

  • Serve the pasta warm with extra cheese on top. Enjoy your creamy meal immediately.

Notes

• Use pasta water slowly to avoid watery sauce
• Do not boil the cream on high heat
• Add grilled chicken for extra protein
• Use mushrooms for a vegetarian twist
• Swap cream with half and half for lighter sauce
• Add spinach for extra nutrition
• Use gluten-free pasta if needed
Keyword Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe