Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

As you might have already guessed, I have a thing for creamy pasta. Lately I like to combine it with sun-dried tomatoes, which make it the most comforting dish and perfect for days when you want to spoil yourself. I think today is one of those days. Tomorrow too.

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Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

YIELD: 3 -4 servings

 

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Ingredients

• 8 oz/250 g pasta penne or fettuccine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil , drained
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
2. To make the cream sauce: Whisk chicken broth and flour in a bowl until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add chicken broth and cook, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, oregano, and basil, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
4. Stir in pasta and heat through, about 1 minute.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Recipe adapt from Damn Delicious

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