Description
A quick, creamy pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for busy evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- 1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- 12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. farfalle pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup), plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Pour the sun-dried tomatoes into a fine-mesh strainer set over a small pot. Allow the oil to drip into the pot for a few moments, then transfer the tomatoes to a cutting board and slice them into thin strips.
- Add the onion and smashed garlic to the pot with the reserved oil. Heat over medium heat until the oil begins to bubble, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer. Stir occasionally until the onions become sweet and caramelized, about 25 minutes.
- Strain the mixture over a medium bowl to capture the oil and reserve it for another use.
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the farfalle pasta until al dente, saving 1 1/2 cups of pasta water before draining.
- Return the drained pasta to the pot. In a food processor, blend the onion and garlic mixture with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 cup of the reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Pour this creamy mixture over the pasta along with the remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Toss gently over low heat, adding more reserved pasta water until it thickens, about 1 minute.
- Divide the pasta among plates, topping each serving with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or cream to restore creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg