Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta That Will Make You Ditch Mac & Cheese
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
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sun-dried tomato pasta, mac and cheese alternative