Easy Sun-dried Pasta Dish (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic and Parmesan, cooked effortlessly in one pan for flavorful weeknight dinners.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dairy
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup half and half, room temperature
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2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional)
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Produce
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3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
→ Pantry
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1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
→ Liquids
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2 cups low sodium chicken stock or bone broth
→ Pasta
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170 grams (6 ounces) angel hair pasta
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Melt unsalted butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1 minute until golden and fragrant, taking care not to burn.
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Add chicken stock, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine, then slowly pour in the half and half while stirring. Increase heat until mixture reaches a gentle boil.
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Place angel hair pasta into the skillet all at once. Let it rest for 30 seconds, then gently push pasta into the liquid to submerge without breaking.
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Allow pasta to cook in simmering liquid for approximately 5 minutes. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer. If using, fold in cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated, stirring frequently until sauce is thick and glossy and pasta is tender but firm.
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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over pasta and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken stock or half and half to loosen.
# Helpful Hints:
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Room temperature dairy blends smoothly and prevents curdling. Do not rush sautéing garlic as it builds the dish’s core flavor. Thin pasta like angel hair absorbs sauce best.