Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
This Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe is creamy, rich, and full of flavor! Made with garlic, cream, Parmesan, olive oil, and pasta—perfect for an easy dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot (for pasta)
- Skillet or pan
- Mixing spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta penne or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Cook pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
Step 2: Sauté garlic
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
Step 3: Add sun-dried tomatoes
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Step 4: Make sauce
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Step 5: Season
- Add chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Adjust to taste.
Step 6: Combine pasta
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
Step 7: Garnish and serve
- Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan. Serve warm.