Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne or fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes with their oil, cooking until warmed through.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss with Pasta: Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to coat with sauce.
- Finish: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg