Hidden Device Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream

Name: Hidden Device Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz penne pasta; 3 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cloves minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; pinch black pepper

Pasta with hidden sun-dried tomato cream that melts into every strand for a rich, unassuming sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz penne pasta
3 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
pinch black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add 12 oz penne pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 3 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Simmer gently for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Add drained penne to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until sauce coats the pasta. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and glossy.