The Creamiest Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta: A Quick and Delicious Dinner Recipe

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: Nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Grana Padano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

sun-dried tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are lower in sodium and can be more affordable.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Capers provide a similar briny flavor at a lower cost.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in white wine or chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add heavy cream and stir to combine, cooking until slightly thickened.

Add sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and smooth.

Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

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