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One Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Lisa Flinn
This super easy and delicious One-Pot Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal! Tortellini pasta cooked in a creamy and spicy gochujang sauce that's loaded with sun-dried tomatoes, capers and fresh herbs. And the best part? It only takes 20 minutes to make from start to finish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Yields 3 to 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Tablespoons Oil, from Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes roughly chopped
  • ½ Cup Diced Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Capers drained
  • 2 Tablespoons Gochujang Paste
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
  • 12 Ounces Fresh Tortellini any filling
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
  • Lemon Zest + Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • To a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Next, add your diced onions, minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, capers, gochujang, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 3 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Oil, from Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    ½ Cup Diced Onion
    4 Cloves Garlic
    ½ Cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
    2 to 3 Tablespoons Capers
    2 Tablespoons Gochujang Paste
    1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
    1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
    ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Add chicken stock and let it comes to a boil. Then add the fresh tortellini. Cover and let it cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes or until al dente. 
    2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Stock
    12 Ounces Fresh Tortellini
  • Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Followed by chopped fresh basil and parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. see note below
    ½ Cup Heavy Cream
    ¾ Cup Grated Parmesan
    3 Tablespoons Fresh Basil
    3 Tablespoons Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley
  • Serve with finely grated lemon zest, squeeze of lemon and more cheese. Enjoy!!

Notes

If you decide to omit the capers and/or gochujang, you'll need to season with a bit of salt.
Keyword 20 minute meals, capers, creamy gochujang pasta, creamy tortellini, easy meals, one pot pasta, one pot sun dried tomato pasta, one pot tortellini, sun dried tomato tortellini
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