Creamy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 20 g butter
• 200 g dried pasta (The recipe does not specify the type; use spaghetti, penne, or a similar pasta.)
• black pepper (To taste.)
• 50 g sun-dried tomatoes (Preferably drained if preserved in oil and cut into pieces.)
• 480 ml chicken stock (The recipe specifies 480 ml of chicken stock.)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese (The source indicates «2» without specifying the unit; it is estimated to mean 2 tablespoons.)
• 150 ml heavy cream (The source calls it cooking cream or fresh cream.)
• 30 g grated Parmesan cheese (The quantity is not specified; an amount sufficient to thicken and season the sauce is estimated.)

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces. Grate the Parmesan and have the butter, pasta, cream cheese, and heavy cream ready.

2. 2

   Place a large skillet or heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter without letting it burn.

3. 3

   Add the dried pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and black pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Pour in the 480 ml of chicken stock. Increase the heat until the liquid begins to boil, stirring so that the pasta remains covered and does not stick.

5. 5

   Once boiling, cook the pasta over medium heat, stirring frequently, until almost tender and the stock has reduced. Use the time indicated on the package as a reference, but check the texture directly, since the pasta is cooked in a limited amount of liquid.

6. 6

   Add the cream cheese and heavy cream. Stir until the cream cheese has completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated Parmesan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sauce has reduced and coats the pasta, approximately 2-4 minutes.

8. 8

   Taste and adjust the pepper. Serve immediately while the sauce is hot and creamy.

Notes

The quantities of butter, pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan are not specified in the source and have been estimated for 2 servings. The amount of «2» for the cream cheese is also ambiguous and has been interpreted as 2 tablespoons. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of stock; if it is too thin, continue reducing for a few minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• pasta
• creamy
• one-pot cooking
• quick
• sun-dried tomatoes
• with dairy