Creamy Penne with Artichokes & Sun Dried Tomatoes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

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. Cook sun dried tomatoes and artichokes for about 4 minutes.

Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add 1/2 cup reserved water and heavy whipping cream to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and lower heat to a simmer, allowing it to thicken.

Add the pasta to the pan, mix well and simmer for a few minutes until the pasta is creamy.

Top with Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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