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Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Yield: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
A super easy pasta dish with the most amazing, creamiest sun-dried tomato sauce ever, made in less than 30 min!
4.9 stars (33 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 smoked andouille sausage links, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

For the cream sauce

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside.
  • To make the cream sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Stir in pasta and sausage until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.