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One-Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

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This One-Pan Sun-dried Tomato Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that comes together quickly using simple ingredients. Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian seasoning blend with a rich sauce made from chicken stock and half and half, creating a comforting meal that cooks entirely in one skillet. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe features tender angel hair pasta coated in a savory, cheesy sauce with the option of added cream cheese for extra creaminess.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken stock (or bone broth for extra protein)
  • 1/2 cup half and half or whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 – 8 oz jar sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
  • 8 oz angel hair pasta
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened (optional for extra creaminess)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute or until fragrant, taking care not to let the garlic brown.
  2. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the chicken stock, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Slowly stir in the half and half, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  3. Add pasta: Place the angel hair pasta into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds so the strands soften slightly, then carefully maneuver the pasta down into the liquid without breaking it.
  4. Simmer pasta: Allow the pasta to cook submerged in the simmering liquid for about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the optional cream cheese now if using, and stir to melt it into the sauce. Continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and the sauce thickens to your liking.
  5. Finish and serve: Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the pasta and stir it in. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt or pepper if needed. If the pasta absorbs all the sauce, add a splash more chicken stock or half and half to loosen it slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use bone broth instead of chicken stock to boost protein content.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative, use vegetable broth, plant-based cream, and skip parmesan or use vegan cheese.
  • Angel hair pasta cooks very quickly; watch closely to avoid overcooking.
  • Draining the oil from sun-dried tomatoes prevents the sauce from becoming too oily.
  • Adding cream cheese is optional but makes the sauce richer and silkier.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.

Keywords: sun-dried tomato pasta, one-pan pasta, creamy pasta, easy pasta recipe, angel hair pasta, Italian pasta recipe

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