Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta That Will Make You Ditch Mac & Cheese
Warning: This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Will Make You Ghost Your Regular Mac & Cheese!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
- 12 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and add more vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg