Sun-dried Tomato Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base ingredients
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2 cups chicken broth or stock (bone broth is a great protein boost)
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3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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½ cup whole milk or half and half, at room temp
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8 oz of angel hair pasta
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1 small jar (8 oz) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
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⅓ cup parmesan cheese, shredded
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2 tablespoons softened cream cheese (use it if you want extra creaminess)
→ Seasonings
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½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly cracked
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional kick)
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1 teaspoon of dried Italian herb mix
# Instructions:
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Melt the butter in a big skillet over medium-low heat. Toss in the minced garlic and cook it for about 60 seconds until it smells wonderful, but make sure it doesn't brown.
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Stir in the chicken broth and add all the spices along with the sun-dried tomatoes. Gently pour in the milk or half and half while stirring it together. Heat it until the mixture starts to bubble slightly.
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Place the angel hair pasta into the pan. Let it rest for about half a minute to soften and sink into the liquid, then carefully press it down without cracking the strands.
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Leave the pasta to cook in the bubbling liquid for 5 minutes. Lower the heat, and if you're using cream cheese, drop it in now to let it blend in. Keep cooking until the pasta has some bite left (al dente).
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Scatter the parmesan over the top and stir to mix. Take a taste and tweak the salt or pepper. If things look a little thick, just splash in more broth or milk to loosen it up.
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Scoop out the pasta while it's still steamy. Add some extra parmesan or freshly chopped herbs on top if you'd like and enjoy!
# Notes:
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Warm it up again easily! Just mix in a touch of broth or milk before popping it in the microwave to get that creaminess back.
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Feel free to switch out angel hair for spaghetti or bucatini. You'll need to cook it a bit longer to get to al dente.
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For a meat-free option, swap vegetable broth in place of the chicken stock.