creamy pasta sauce

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

A rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic, parmesan and basil for an easy weeknight pasta dinner.

5Prep min
15Cook min
20Total min
4 servingsYield
Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta sauce with basil and parmesan
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

20 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50 g) finely grated parmesan
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) reserved pasta water, as needed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour in cream and simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Lower the heat and stir in parmesan until smooth.

  6. 6

    Add pasta and toss, loosening with pasta water as needed.

Helpful notes

  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes that have been drained well.

Serving ideas

Serve with rigatoni, penne or fusilli. Add spinach or cooked chicken if desired.