Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta Recipe
I’m all about quick dinners that don’t skimp on flavor, and this one pot Sun Dried Tomato Penne Pasta checks all the boxes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne (whole wheat or regular)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped*
- 1 lb chicken breast chopped into chunks
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- Basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, boil water and cook the pasta. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside in a bowl.
- Add 1½ tbsp of olive oil to the same pan that you cooked the pasta in. Over low heat, cook the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant. Remove from the pan and set aside in a small bowl. Add the remaining oil and turn the heat to medium. Season (with spices listed) and cook the chicken through.
- Add the half & half and tomato sauce to the pot. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Add the mozzarella and parmesan, stirring until smooth. Return the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and pasta to the pot. Coat the pasta evenly and serve immediately. Garnish with basil.
Notes
*I used oil-free sun-dried tomatoes. If you use oil-packed, you can use the oil from the jar instead of olive oil.
STORE Chicken Sun Dried Tomato pasta leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can FREEZE it for up to 3 months, but the sauce may slightly change in texture.
To REHEAT, warm it gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of milk or broth to restore the creaminess. You can also reheat it in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating. Avoid overheating to prevent the sauce from separating.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg
