Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta – 20 Min, One Pan! #recipe

This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta is a total weeknight winner—20 minutes, one pan, and packed with flavor! The garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan come together in the BEST creamy sauce. 😍 No extra dishes, no fuss—just an easy, cozy dinner that tastes like it came from a restaurant! 👇 Full recipe below—save this one for later! 📝 Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) 4 tbsp butter ¼ cup flour ½ tsp dried basil ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning ½ tsp dried parsley flakes ¼-½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) 1 ¼ cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups milk (not skim) Salt & pepper (to taste) 1 heaping cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish) 2.5 oz baby spinach leaves ⅓ cup fresh chopped basil 🔥 Instructions: 1️⃣ Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. 2️⃣ Sauté sun-dried tomatoes in a little of the oil from the jar for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds more. 3️⃣ Make the sauce: Push tomatoes to the side and melt butter in the pan. Whisk in flour, stirring for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add dried basil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. 4️⃣ Add liquids: Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Cook for several minutes until the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in parmesan and spinach. 5️⃣ Combine & serve: Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan.