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!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, making sure it doesn’t burn.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release their flavor.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the heavy cream and chicken (or vegetable) stock.

Step 6

Add the dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt completely and thicken the sauce.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately with pasta, roasted chicken, or use as a dip for crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(398.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1027.5

Total Fat 104.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 302mg	0%
Sodium 515.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 1.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 42.0mg	0%
Iron 0.6mg	0%
Potassium 77.8mg	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: 97.6%

Protein: 0.7%

Carbs: 1.7%