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.

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