Description
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and capers for a tangy, savory flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and capers. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Substitute half-and-half for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy sun-dried tomato pasta, capers pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta