Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: The Indulgent Upgrade to 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 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. Bring to a simmer.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce. Toss well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce.
- Make sure to reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, Pasta, Mac & Cheese Upgrade