This creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta recipe has penne noodles, spinach, and fresh basil tossed in a flavorful sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight since it only takes 20 minutes!
I'm adding this Sun Dried Tomato Pasta to my list of amazing one-pot dinners. It's fast, fresh and flavorful and my whole family loves it! This is a meal we enjoy all year round!
How to make Sun-dried Tomato Pasta:
Cook pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water to keep noodles from sticking together.
Saute sun-dried tomatoes in a little bit of oil from the bottle for 1-2 minutes.
Add butter to the pan. Once melted, stir in flour, stirring well for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add spices: dried basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Taste and add salt, pepper, and additional spices as needed.
Stir in broth and milk and cook for several minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese then spinach.
Combine cooked pasta with sauce and toss. Serve in bowls with fresh chopped basil, and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
Recipe Variations:
- Add Meat: Try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
- Add Veggies: Sautéed asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, or broccolini would be delicious!
- Pasta: Any type of bite size pasta may be substituted.
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Recipe
Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes , or more, to taste
- 1 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk (not skim)
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 heaping cup freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish
- 2.5 ounces baby spinach leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to help keep noodles from sticking together. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Use a little bit of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to sauté them for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds more.
- Push to the side and add butter to the pan. Whisk in flour, stirring well for 1-2 minutes until golden (careful not to burn it). Add spices: dried basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Taste and add salt, pepper, and additional spices as needed.
- Gradually whisk in broth and milk, and cook for several minutes, until sauce slightly thickens. Stir in parmesan cheese. Stir in spinach.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Divide into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, and an extra sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Add Meat: Try adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
- Add Veggies: Sautéed asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper, or broccolini would be delicious!
- Pasta: Any type of bite size pasta may be substituted.
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Family loved it! I cooked less pasta so we had extra sauce. The kids loved that.
Wow, this dish is amazing. It is easy to make and the spices are spot on. I made this pasta for a birthday dinner and it was a hit! Would DEFINITELY serve this again. Lauren, your recipes have added so much variety to my cooking and I actually enjoy cooking again. Thank you!
This is our go to white pasta recipe. Best taste, super easy to make, a big hit! A great meal to incorporate some veggies in. My boys review “ I can eat this all day long”. Thank you for sharing!
WOWWEE!! This was so yummy and fast! I used coconut milk instead of the milk and it was AMAZING. This is so versatile and will be a staple in my cooking rotation! THANK YOU!
OMG…DELISH!! Added pepperoni & 8oz fresh mozzarella!
Delicious! The steps were easy to follow
Added sausage and pan-fried chicken. Friggen delicious! Thank you!
Very good! Made it exactly as is but had to sub the grated parm from the green can for fresh, still worked out beautifully. We ate it as a meatless meal but would definitely recommend a grilled protein next to it. Some grilled chicken or shrimp would be delicious.
Amazing taste!!! Will put in our rotation. Thanks!
Huge hit! Made it with shredded chicken on top for a crowd, and everyone loved it!
Huge hit! Made it with shredded chicken on top for a crowd, and everyone loved it!
Delicious… I’ve continued making this when I’m in the mood for a creamy pasta dish. The flavor is rich but the spinach balances it out.