Best 8 Penne Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese creates a rich and savory sauce that coats the penne pasta perfectly. This dish is also a great way to use up any leftover sun-dried tomatoes that you may have on hand.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces penne pasta
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
  • Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 27m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 pound fusilli (spirals) pasta
Kosher salt
Olive oil
1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium-diced
3/4 cup good black olives, such as kalamata, pitted and diced
1 pound fresh mozzarella, medium-diced
6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 garlic clove, diced
1 teaspoon capers, drained
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup packed basil leaves, julienned

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes.

Provided by madball911

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup vegetable broth
12 dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
  • Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  • In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 386.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND ARUGULA



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Tomato     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Arugula     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
5 ounces baby arugula (8 cups), coarsely chopped
1 pound penne rigate
1/2 cup grated parmesan plus additional for serving
1/4 cup chopped basil or flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pancetta in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 6 to 10 minutes. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat from skillet. Add onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and pancetta and simmer until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, then add arugula and stir until just wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne in a pasta pot of well-salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Add pasta and cheese to skillet and toss with sauce. Thin sauce with some of reserved cooking water, then stir in basil.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb penne or 1/2 lb other pastas
8 cups water
1 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (about 20-25)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, partly thawed
1/3 cup water
sea salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling water for 10 minutes and drain.
  • In a large non-stick frying pan, saute the remaining ingredients over medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Toss pasta with the tomato, garlic, and spinach mixture.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 352.4, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 10, Sugar 5.6, Protein 8.9

PENNE PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Very fast, very easy, rich/creamy, yet much lower in calories and fat than the traditional recipes. Make this a one dish meal by adding some sauteed mushrooms, shallots, frozen peas and top it off with a grilled chicken breast. Recipe from verybestbaking.com.

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dry penne pasta
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups shredded cheese (Italian 4 cheese works well)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion flakes

Steps:

  • PREPARE pasta according to package directions, adding sun-dried tomatoes to boiling pasta water for last two minutes of cooking time; drain.
  • MEANWHILE, COMBINE evaporated milk, cheese, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in medium saucepan. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted. Remove from heat.
  • ADD pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to cheese sauce; stir until combined.

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Top penne pasta with your own from-scratch sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, light cream and fresh basil-all in just 20 minutes!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. penne pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, undrained
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups light cream
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen peas
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving 1 Tbsp. oil. Cut tomatoes into thin strips.
  • Mix reserved oil, tomatoes and garlic in medium saucepan; cook on medium heat 2 min. Add cream, peas, mustard and basil; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 11 g

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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This recipe is sooo good and definitely not low fat. The creamy sun-dried tomato Asiago sauce is delicious!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups heavy cream
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 tablespoon Asiago Cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with equal parts water
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¾ cup bacon
¼ cup butter
1 cup diced red onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped green onion
1 pound grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully, to ensure that it doesn't boil over. Stir in bouillon and Asiago cheese. Stir with a whisk until dissolved. Add cornstarch mixture, and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly. Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside, or cover and refrigerate for later use.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and cooked bacon, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, chicken and 1 cup cream. Cook, stirring, until cream is heated through. Add Asiago cream sauce, and heat through. Toss with cooked pasta until evenly coated, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 733.1 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 187 mg, Fat 47.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 539.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will be. Look for fresh, sun-dried tomatoes, good quality pasta, and a flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the goal. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but keep an eye on it so that it doesn't get overcooked.
  • Sauté the sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more tender.
  • Use a flavorful cheese: A hard cheese like Parmesan or Pecorino Romano will add a nice salty flavor to the dish. A soft cheese like goat cheese or cream cheese will add a creamy richness.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh basil, oregano, or thyme will add a bright, herbaceous flavor to the dish.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the cheese is melted.

Conclusion:

Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try.

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