Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli)
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), drained and chopped
- 0.5 cup reserved pasta water
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften and infuse the oil.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine. Gradually add the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, to create a light, creamy sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil until well combined and creamy.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on top.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and use olive oil instead of butter if needed.