Best 8 Penne With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Arugula Recipes

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Indulge in culinary delight with our collection of Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato and Arugula recipes. This versatile pasta dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic combinations to creative twists, these recipes cater to diverse preferences.

Our featured recipe, Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Arugula, and Goat Cheese, is a harmonious blend of tangy sun-dried tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese. The sun-dried tomatoes provide a burst of umami, while the arugula adds a refreshing bite. Goat cheese's tanginess ties all the flavors together for a perfectly balanced dish.

If you're looking for a vegetarian option, our Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, and Arugula is a delightful choice. Roasted vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant add a smoky and caramelized flavor to the pasta. The combination of crunchy roasted vegetables and tender penne, tossed in a flavorful sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic, creates a satisfying and wholesome meal.

For those who love seafood, our Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shrimp, and Arugula is a seafood lover's dream. Succulent shrimp are sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes and a hint of chili flakes, then tossed with penne and fresh arugula. The briny shrimp pairs perfectly with the tangy sun-dried tomatoes, while the arugula adds a peppery finish.

Finally, our Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Penne with Arugula offers a vibrant and aromatic twist on the classic pesto pasta. A flavorful pesto is made with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, creating a nutty and herbaceous sauce. The pesto is tossed with penne and combined with fresh arugula for a refreshing touch.

With this collection of Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato and Arugula recipes, you'll find a dish that suits your taste and dietary preferences. From the classic combination of sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese to the creative additions of roasted vegetables, shrimp, and pesto, these recipes offer a culinary adventure that is both delicious and satisfying.

Let's cook with our 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 SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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My family loves pasta salad during the hot summer months. It's a fresh twist on a penne pasta salad. You can substitute gluten-free pasta, if needed. The flavor is tangy and fresh. My husband, James, made this for our Mother's Day brunch as a side dish but you can add grilled chicken and enjoy it as your main course.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed, patted dry and minced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Fine salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces penne pasta
2 cups lightly packed arugula, torn
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 small cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 ounce grated provolone cheese (about 1/3 cup grated on the small holes of a box grater)

Steps:

  • Toss the sun-dried tomatoes, onion, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl, then set aside.
  • Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a large Dutch oven or large pot. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool. Drain the pasta well and transfer to the large bowl. Add the arugula and parsley and toss to combine.
  • Whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, the oil, mustard, garlic and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl. Add to the pasta and toss until combined. Stir in the provolone and season with salt and black pepper.

10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



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Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta! I use my favorite all-natural sun-dried tomatoes, and I skip heavy cream in favor of a little whole milk and starchy pasta water for a lighter sauce, but you can definitely use heavy cream if you prefer! If you're not worried about keeping this pasta dish vegetarian, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover Italian-style baked chicken breast or skillet chicken.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta or short pasta of your choice
3 to 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped, I used our all-natural sun-dried tomatoes which are bold and flavorful)
Extra virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, (chopped)
4 large garlic cloves, (minced)
Kosher salt
½ cup whole milk
½ to ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, (more or less to your liking (or a vegetarian Parmesan option))
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo-style pepper, (less spicy)
Fresh basil, (torn)

Steps:

  • Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Sodium 177.9 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A family favorite, this recipe makes one baking dish for now and one to freeze for a ready-made dinner when you're pressed for time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter, plus more for baking dishes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound penne rigate
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (8 ounces each), halved horizontally
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups whole milk
10 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone (6 ounces)
1 cup finely grated Parmesan (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Butter two shallow 2-quart baking dishes. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta 3 minutes short of al dente; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until opaque throughout, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Halve each piece lengthwise, then thinly slice crosswise.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add flour and garlic; cook, whisking, 1 minute. While whisking, gradually add milk; bring to a simmer, whisking frequently. Add mushrooms and tomatoes; cook 1 minute. Off heat, gradually stir in provolone and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
  • Add chicken and pasta to pot; season with salt and pepper. Divide pasta mixture between baking dishes; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Parmesan.
  • Bake, uncovered, until top is golden and bubbling, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

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 ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



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Make and share this Penne With Arugula and Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes, with, juices
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces rigatoni pasta or 12 ounces fusilli
6 ounces arugula, tough stems trimmed, leaves coarsely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.) Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
  • Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Drain.
  • Return pasta and arugula to pot.
  • Add sauce and toss to coat.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide pasta among plates.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND ARUGULA OVER PENNE



Goat Cheese and Arugula over Penne image

This is a quick, easy, and elegant dish. Serve as a main course with a good loaf of bread, or as a side dish.

Provided by Christine L.

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 ½ ounces goat cheese
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula, stems included
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces penne pasta

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Crumble goat cheese into a large serving bowl. Add arugula, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  • Drain pasta, and toss with goat cheese mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 334 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PENNE WITH ARUGULA AND TOMATOES



Penne with Arugula and Tomatoes image

Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Arugula     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, chopped, or 3 cups diced canned tomatoes with juices
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon sugar
12 ounces penne, rigatoni or fusilli pasta
6 ounces arugula (about 6 bunches), tough stems trimmed, leaves scoarsely chopped
3/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, herbs and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Add arugula and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain. Return pasta and arugula to pot. Add sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide pasta among plates. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh, ripe produce, high-quality cheese, and flavorful herbs and spices.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, or until it is al dente (slightly firm to the bite). Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unappetizing.
  • Use a generous amount of sauce: The sauce is what brings the dish together, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it. Toss the pasta with the sauce until it is evenly coated.
  • Add fresh herbs at the end: Fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or arugula, add a pop of flavor and color to the dish. Stir them in just before serving.
  • Serve the dish immediately: Pasta is best enjoyed when it is hot and fresh. Serve it immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Arugula is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor, thanks to the sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and Parmesan cheese. This dish is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Serve it with a side salad and a glass of white wine for a complete meal.

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