One-Pan Sun-dried Tomato Pasta (Print-Friendly Version)

Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic and parmesan, prepared in one pan for a quick, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Dairy

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk, at room temperature
03 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional)

→ Pasta

05 - 225 grams angel hair pasta

→ Vegetables

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 jar (230 grams) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, oil drained

→ Broth

08 - 480 millilitres chicken stock or bone broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add chicken stock, drained sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir to combine and slowly incorporate the half and half.
03 - Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Add angel hair pasta, allowing it to rest briefly in the liquid before submerging fully. Allow pasta to cook in simmering liquid for approximately 5 minutes.
05 - Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Stir in cream cheese, if using, until fully melted and incorporated. Continue cooking pasta until al dente.
06 - Sprinkle grated parmesan over the pasta. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. If sauce has thickened too much, add a splash of chicken stock or half and half to loosen.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Spaghetti or bucatini may substitute for angel hair; extend cooking time to reach al dente.
02 - To reheat, add a splash of chicken stock or half and half before microwaving to restore texture.