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!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, allowing them to release their flavor.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir well to combine, and let cook for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.

Step 6

Season with salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Mix well.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2315.4

Total Fat 168.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 88.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 412mg	0%
Sodium 4869.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 65.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1229.8mg	0%
Iron 5.8mg	0%
Potassium 1644.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 21.1%