One Pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
A quick and easy one pot pasta dish featuring creamy sauce infused with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
12 ounces dried penne pasta
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the dried penne pasta, sun dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, water, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and the cheese is melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.