PENNE WITH PESTO CREAM SAUCE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

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easy to make, and tastes like you put a lot of effort into it. I found the recipe in the Chicago Sun-Times, and modified it a little. You can easily substitute some other kind of pasta for the penne, and add or subtract other ingredients. Adding meat would make it a more complete meal, but it's pretty filling without.

Provided by Law School Chef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

7 -8 ounces multi-grain whole wheat penne
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup prepared pesto sauce
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook penne according to directions, about 9 minutes for al dente.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, simmer cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it has reduced by a third. Remove from heat and stir in the pesto sauce and sun-dried tomatoes. Let stand a little to let the sauce thicken, if desired.
  • When the penne is cooked, drain well and add the cream sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat the pasta well with the sauce.
  • Serve immediately, sprinkled with the cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 621, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 108.7, Sodium 38.1, Carbohydrate 77.1, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 16.2

Asif jann
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This dish is my new favorite pasta recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rimon Rana
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was curdled and the sun-dried tomatoes were burnt. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.


Baari Kakar
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This dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, and the sun-dried tomatoes were a bit too chewy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Radhika Pariyar
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This was my first time making pesto cream sauce and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kudrat Ali
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes add a nice touch of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Angelina Jimenez
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The sauce was lacking in flavor, and the sun-dried tomatoes didn't add much. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Muzmmil shah
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Easy to make and delicious! The pesto cream sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sejan
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the sauce was creamy and flavorful, and he really enjoyed the sun-dried tomatoes. I might try making it again with a lighter sauce next time.


Mohamed Esse Ibrahim
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The sauce was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the sun-dried tomatoes. They added a nice burst of flavor to the dish.


Ahsan Jamil
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My family couldn't get enough of this dish! The pesto cream sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and the sun-dried tomatoes added a delightful tang. The penne was cooked perfectly al dente. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.