Description
This 10-Minute Creamy Tomato Pasta is a quick and delicious meal featuring oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and a luscious creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines al dente linguine with a savory tomato and herb sauce, finished with fresh parsley for a flavorful and comforting dish.
Ingredients
Sun-Dried Tomato Mixture
- 1/2 cup julienne cut, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Pasta
- 16 oz. linguine, cooked according to package directions until al dente
Garnish (optional)
- Additional julienne sun-dried tomatoes
- Additional Parmesan cheese
- Additional chopped parsley
Instructions
- Process Tomatoes + Garlic: Add the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic cloves, and 2 teaspoons of sun-dried tomato oil into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is well minced and combined into a paste.
- Sauté Tomatoes + Garlic: Heat 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the minced sun-dried tomato and garlic mixture to the pan. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently to release the aromas.
- Start the Sauce: Stir in 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning and 1 cup of vegetable stock into the pan. Season with kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5 minutes to marry the flavors and slightly reduce.
- Make It Creamy: Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of shaved Parmesan cheese. Stir until the Parmesan melts completely and the sauce turns creamy and smooth.
- Finish Sauce: Add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped parsley to the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Stir to combine evenly.
- Add Pasta: Add the cooked linguine to the sauté pan with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy tomato sauce.
- Serve + Enjoy: Plate the creamy tomato pasta and garnish with extra sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and parsley if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your quick, flavorful meal!
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Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes in a jar rather than dry ones for the best flavor and texture. The oil also works perfectly for sautéing or salad dressings.
- If you don’t have a food processor, finely mince the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic by hand, mixing with the oil. It takes more time but works just as well.
- For picky eaters, pulse the tomatoes and garlic longer for a smoother sauce, skip garnishes, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
- To make ahead, note that the sauce thickens when refrigerated. Reheat gently in a sauté pan over medium heat with a splash of stock or cream, stirring until loosened and smooth again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian