Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce Recipe

Indulge in creamy heaven with this vibrant Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce! Rich, decadent, and bursting with flavor, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The secret? High-quality sun-dried tomatoes – we recommend Unico's julienned, packed in oil (look for bright red, not brown!). This easy 15-minute recipe elevates simple pasta to a gourmet experience. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 959.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 4.3 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

  1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup of drained Unico's julienned sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1 tbsp brandy (if using).
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by half and slightly thickened.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  6. Just before serving, remove from heat and whisk in 1 tbsp of cold, cubed butter until smooth and glossy.
  7. Add the cooked 8 oz bow tie pasta to the sauce and gently stir to coat.
  8. Toss with 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

147g

Carbs

29g