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sun dried tomato pasta recipe

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

This tangy, creamy, and super easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is packed with flavor and ready in no time. Perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing friends with minimal effort. It’s rich, satisfying, and totally comforting. Even beginner cooks can whip this up without breaking a sweat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz 225 g pasta of your choice
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or vegan alternative
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Boil pasta in salted water according to package directions, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
  3. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Pour in cream, simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes to taste.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan and garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water.
  • For a vegan option, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
  • Optional protein: add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
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