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Spicy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta

This spicy sun-dried tomato pasta is a little sweet, a little spicy, and a versatile sauce to ave in the books
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb pasta
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp harissa or 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Cook pasta as per instructions in salty water. Drain when complete, and put on the side.
  • While the pasta is cooking in a pot over medium-low heat melt butter. Once butter is melted add garlic and shallots. Cook for 5 minutes until shallots are translucent and garlic is fragrant. (if shallots and garlic begin to brown turn down the heat).
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are soft.
  • Add tomato paste and combine. Add heavy cream, and milk and whisk until tomato paste is incorporated.
  • Add harissa and cook 5-7 minutes, until sauce has thickened. *if the sauce gets too thick add an additional 1/4 cup of milk.
  • Add cooked pasta, toss and enjoy!