Creamy Rosemary & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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A velvety pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh rosemary, finished with a hint of garlic and lemon for a bright, comforting meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Linguine, Sun-dried tomatoes, Garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp lemon zest, cooking for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until melted, then add drained linguine and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats the strands.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and additional red pepper flakes if desired before serving.

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