Best 20 Sun Dried Tomato Pasta Recipes

CARRIE'S ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
• While the water is heating, melt the butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by a third, about 4 minutes.
• Cook the fresh pasta in boiling water until done, about 2 minutes. Drain.
• Toss pasta with sauce. Top with fresh tomatoes and cheese, add pepper to taste, and serve.

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

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.

GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes less than package instructions. Add sun-dried tomatoes, and cook 3 minutes. Remove 2 cups pasta water; reserve. Drain and return pasta mixture to pot.
• Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; reserve. Return skillet to medium heat; add oil, garlic, and red-pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
• To pasta mixture in pot, add garlic mixture, reserved pasta water, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Let stand until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Divide pasta among four shallow dishes; sprinkle with almonds and, if desired, additional cheese.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & SPINACH TUNA PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Add the tuna, salt, and pepper, and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Add the pasta and spinach and cook for about 1 minute, until spinach starts to wilt.
• Remove the pasta from the heat and serve.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO,ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook Bowties according to package directions.
• Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
• Heat oil in a large pan.
• Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent.
• Add tomatoes and roasted peppers.
• Cook for 3 minutes; stir in red pepper flakes.
• Add artichoke hearts and cook for 3 minutes.
• Add whipping cream and asiago cheese.
• Allow to simmer until it starts to thicken.
• Stir in basil and green onion.
• Season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Toss with bowties.
• Add 1 cup reserved pasta water to make it saucier.

DROP DEAD FABULOUS CHICKEN, ARTICHOKE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to directions.
• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
• Add chicken, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. Stir until heated all the way through.
• Stir in heavy cream.
• Let this simmer for five minutes.
• Pour over cooked al dente pasta.

CHICKEN, SQUASH, & SUN-DRIED TOMATO ALFREDO PASTA

Steps:

• First, broil the chicken (4-6 minutes each side) depending on your oven. When it is white all the way through, take it out of the oven and let it cool.
• Boil water, and once water is boiling, add box of penne pasta and cook until al dente.
• While the water is heating up/pasta is cooking -- Dice the squash and the onion. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan and add the squash and onion. Right before they are finished, add garlic. Sautee until both are softened.
• When the chicken is cooled down, tear into strips and add to the squash and onion mixture. Add the can of Rotel tomatoes & the jar of sun dried tomato alfredo sauce. Stir and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain the penne pasta and toss it with the other 2 tablespoons of butter, add to the sauce, mix the sauce into the pasta well, and then grate fresh cheese on top.
• I like to serve with Pillsbury crescent rolls -- Enjoy!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Sautee onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.
• Add Italian seasoning, chile flakes, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper and cook for a few minutes.
• Add tomato paste and sundried tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
• Add can of tomatoes and break up with spoon.
• Puree with a hand blender.
• Cook for 1-2 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and add Basil.
• Adjust seasoning.
• Serve over pasta.

BOW TIE PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Reserve 2 cups of the pasta cooking water before draining. Return the cooked pasta to the pot.
• While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion just begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sausage, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to turn golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the sun-dried tomatoes and the oil from the jar, red peppers, red pepper liquid, walnuts, parsley, Parmesan, vinegar, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Add the sausage mixture and sun-dried tomato pesto to the pot with the pasta and stir until well combined, stirring in as much of the reserved pasta water as necessary to make a creamy sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and more Parmesan.

CREAMY CHICKEN, BASIL, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and place in baking dish.
• Rinse and pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat large saute pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil. Place chicken in pan, and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned. Remove from pan and place on a cutting board.
• In the same pan, melt butter, and add the rest of the olive oil. Add the garlic and onions. Cook for about 2 minutes, until the onions are soft.
• Stir in the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth or wine. Bring to a boil. Turn down and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch thick slices and place over pasta (the chicken will finish cooking in the oven).
• Stir in cream and 1/2 cup cheese into the tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens.
• Add the rest of the broth or wine if the sauce gets too thick. Stir in basil. Add salt and pepper to tast.
• Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until bubbling and golden brown.

PESTO ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F/220˚C.
• In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
• Remove the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. Cut the remaining spears into quarters and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over the asparagus and toss so each piece is evenly coated. Bake for 10 minutes.
• In the boiling water, cook the penne for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
• Using a blender or food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil until it becomes a paste. Add in Parmesan and salt and blend.
• In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus, and pesto (about 3 hefty tablespoons). Toss together and serve hot or cold, and top with Parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

PASTA WITH ARUGULA, GOAT CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Steps:

• In food processor, pulse sun-dried tomatoes, oil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper until smooth, about fifteen 2-second pulses, scraping down bowl as needed. Transfer to small bowl.
• Bring 4 quarts water to rolling boil, covered, in stockpot. Stir in pasta and 1 tablespoons salt; cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water, and return pasta to stockpot; immediately stir in arugula until wilted. Stir pasta cooking water into pesto; stir pesto into salad. Serve immediately. dotting individual bowls with 1/2 inch pieces goat cheese.

SUN DRIED TOMATO AND GOAT CHEESE PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the bowtie past per box directions.
• Chop the sun dried tomatoes into small pieces (you can use more or less than 2-3).
• Combine the goat cheese, chopped tomatoes and minced garlic in a separate bowl with a little olive oil (if desired) and a little of the water from the boiling noodles to create a paste like sauce.
• Drain the noodles.
• Add the goat cheese mixture to the noodles and stir.
• Top with parmesan.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BROCCOLI PASTA

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, syrup, mustard and 2 cloves garlic; set aside. Cook pasta as directed on package until al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. In a large skillet over medium heat, toast almonds, stirring, 3 minutes; set aside. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sauté onion, 3 minutes. Add broccoli and remaining 3 cloves garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add tomatoes and vinegar glaze and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in pasta, salt, red pepper and cooking water as needed to reach desired thickness. Serve topped with Parmesan and almonds.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, GARLIC, AND JALAPEñO PASTA

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet cook the garlic and the shallot in the oil and the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, for 5 minutes, add the tomatoes, the jalapeños, and salt to taste, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes. To a kettle of boiling salted water add the lasagne gradually, stirring, and boil it, stirring, until it is tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it briefly under hot water. Add the pasta and the parsley to the skillet and toss the mixture well. Serve the pasta with the Parmesan.

CHICKEN, BASIL AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Grill, steam or microwave chicken breasts until they are tender and cooked through.
• Cut into strips.
• Heat oil in a large pan, add onion and tomatoes; stir over heat until onion is soft.
• Add wine, bring to boil, reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1 minute
• Add tomato paste, sugar and fresh basil; stir until smooth.
• Add cream and chicken; stir over low heat until heated though.
• Spoon over freshly cooked pasta; garnish with basil.
• enjoy.

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook 2 cups of cream until just bubbling. Watch carefully to ensure that it doesn't boil over.
• Stir in bouillon and asiago cheese with whisk until dissolved.
• Add cornstarch mixture and simmer until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
• Mix in the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.
• Cook pasta as directed.
• Cook bacon in until evenly brown, drain and crumble.
• Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Saute red onion until softened and translucent.
• Stir in garlic and cooked bacon and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir un green onions, chicken and remaining 1 cup of cream.
• Cook, stirring constantly until cream is heated through.
• Add asiago cream sauce and heat through.
• Toss with pasta until evenly coated and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

CHICKEN ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta in boiling water until done. Drain. 2. Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. Saute onions, mushrooms, and garlic until tender. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by a third, about 4 minutes. 3. Toss pasta with sauce. Top with tomatoes and cheese, add pepper to taste, and serve.

PASTA WITH SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
• Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, cream, red peppers and crushed red pepper; simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes.
• Stir in 1/2 cup basil and simmer 1 minute longer; cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite.
• Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• Return pasta to pot.
• Add sauce, cheese and 1/2 cup basil and toss to coat.
• Add enough reserved cooking liquid to pasta to moisten if dry.
• Season with salt and pepper.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, ARTICHOKE, CASHEW AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 Tbsp liquid. Chop sun-dried tomatoes and set aside. Combine reserved oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, artichokes and cashews. Add tortellini and toss to combine. Let salad stand at room temp for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, or chill overnight.