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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.
Mary Woita
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Serving Size 6

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.