Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, a rich and flavorful blend of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all brought together with velvety heavy cream. Infused with aromatic dried basil, oregano, and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes, this easy-to-make sauce comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over al dente pasta, drape it over juicy roasted chicken, or pair it with crusty bread for a dipping experience that's utterly indulgent. With its creamy texture and sun-kissed tomato flavor, this versatile sauce is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure it doesn’t burn.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release their flavor.
Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the heavy cream and chicken (or vegetable) stock.
Add the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Let the sauce simmer gently on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the skillet.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt completely and thicken the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve immediately with pasta, roasted chicken, or use as a dip for crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.3 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.1 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 515 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*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.
