This creamy sun dried tomato pasta is a delicious, one pot dish ready in just 30 minutes, loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese.
¼cupsun-dried tomatoespacked in olive oil, chopped
½teaspoonsaltto taste, plus for salting pasta water
¼teaspoonblack pepperto taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
Once the pasta is cooked, in the same pot sauteè the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the tomatoes oil until fragrant.
Add the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined
Add enough of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce
Add the pasta back to the pot and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until heated through
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes, basil, and more Parmesan cheese as you desire and serve immediately!
Notes
Add other vegetables: You can add onions, peppers, mushrooms and other veggies to this recipe. Make sure you cook them before adding.
Storing: You could store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Reheat on a skillet or in microwave, with some extra water until it's creamy again. Serve immediately, garnishing with red pepper flakes