Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Linguine

Ingredients

• 1 lb linguine
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 3 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (can use oil from the sun-dried tomato jar)
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped for garnish)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

3. 3

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

6. 6

   Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce has thickened slightly.

7. 7

   Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Reserve a small cup of pasta water, then drain the linguine.

9. 9

   Add the cooked linguine directly into the skillet with the sauce.

10. 10

    Toss the pasta to coat thoroughly, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

11. 11

    Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar to sauté the garlic. You can also add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a heartier meal.

Nutrition per serving

• pasta
• main
• dinner
• vegetarian
• creamy
• summer