One-Pan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta – Quick and Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love
You know those evenings when you're staring into your pantry hoping dinner magically makes itself? Yeah, this recipe was born from that exact moment. One pan, zero stress, and flavor that makes you pause mid-bite. This one-pan sun-dried tomato pasta brings together creamy goodness, tangy tomatoes, and a little garlic attitude.
We’re not measuring happiness here, but if you could, it would probably look like this dinner. It's loaded with everything I want in a meal when I'm tired but still want something that feels... intentional. Comforting. Bold. Like I cooked with love (even if I was wearing pajama pants and yelling at my dog to get off the counter).
Perfect for those who want easy recipes for dinner, are craving something cozy, and maybe even forgot to thaw the chicken. And hey, if you’re into sweet easy recipes or looking for dinner ideas that work with rotisserie chicken or even ground beef, you could totally tweak it. But me? I like it just like this. One pan. One mission. Zero regrets.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 12 oz short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or veggie broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
- Toss in the uncooked pasta and pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the cream and parmesan, and season with salt and pepper.
- Let simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs if using.