Creamy Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, a dish that brings restaurant-quality elegance straight to your kitchen in just 30 minutes! This recipe combines tender fettuccine or penne with a luscious, velvety parmesan cream sauce infused with the bold, tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Sautéed garlic and fragrant fresh basil add layers of aroma and depth, while a touch of optional red chili flakes provides a gentle kick for spice lovers. Perfectly balanced and utterly satisfying, this pasta recipe is an ideal choice for a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive meal for guests. Serve it with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan and watch it disappear!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice)
- 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 250 milliliters heavy cream
- 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 120 milliliters pasta cooking water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta cooking water before draining, then set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to release their flavor.
Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine, and let cook for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Mix well.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta cooking water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2315 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.4 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.6 g | 443% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 4869 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.2 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.7 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1230 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1645 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
