PEPPERONI PENNE CARBONARA

Sun-dried tomatoes and turkey pepperoni lend fantastic flavor to this creamy, hearty pasta dish. It’s a great change of pace from everyday spaghetti.

—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. MAKES: 6 SERVINGS


3 cups uncooked penne pasta

2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)

3 cups boiling water

1/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni

1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 cup heavy whipping cream

3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in boiling water 10 minutes; drain well.

3. In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in butter 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

4. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Cook to Cook

Delicious! I added bacon, just because bacon is wonderous!

—WILLIAMSEGRAVES