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.
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Delicious! I added bacon, just because bacon is wonderous!
—WILLIAMSEGRAVES