Creamy Penne with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peas
This Vegetarian Pasta Recipe is super easy to make. Try Penne with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Peas for a light and delicious dinner!
Servings: 4
Calories: 484kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 TBS olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 can 14 oz of artichoke hearts(rinsed, drained and chopped)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 TBS fresh chopped basil if not available 2 tsps of dried basil can be used
- ¼ cup half and half
- shredded Parmesan cheese to taste
- red pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of water according to package directions. Cook pasta until Al dente. Drain and keep warm. Reserve one cup of hot pasta water.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large saute pan on medium high heat. Saute garlic, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes and peas for about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add basil. Add cooked pasta, reserved water and half and half to the pan. Mix well and simmer for a few minutes until pasta is creamy.
- Sprinkle with cheese and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 23.5mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3.5mg