Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
This easy pasta with sun dried tomato cream sauce is a delicious combination of flavors and textures. This simple pasta is great during the summer with grilled meat or fish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 357kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ cup jarred sun dried tomatoes julienned and drained of oils
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup pecorino cheese fresh shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Primal Palate Amore seasoning or Italian seasoning of choice
- 1 pound pasta
- fresh basil as garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions - be sure to salt the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium heat and add onions and garlic. Sauté until soft and onions are translucent.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the salt and Italian seasoning.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and freshly shredded pecorino cheese. Stir well until the cheese is melted and the cream is well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cooked, drained pasta. Serve immediately.
- If using the fresh basil as a garnish, add just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1c | Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 1mg