Silky Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Sometimes it's raining and you just want a carby comfort food. This is a luxurious and silky pasta dish that comes together quickly with a few key ingredients. It makes for a sumptuous dish and could be served in a smaller portion for a terrific "primo piatto" to a more elaborate meal. 

You will need a hefty type of pasta for this creamy sauce. Stuffed pasta is wonderful too,  ravioli, tortellini etc...

Key ingredients: 

2 large minced shallots

4 cloves minced garlic

Half of a small jar of sun- dried tomatoes, chopped, (about 4-5 actual pieces of tomato)

2 tbsp. Sun- dried tomato oil from the jar

I or 2 anchovies, chopped

1 heaping tsp paprika

Oregano

All of this goes into a large  pan to sauté slowly and the aroma begins. 

Add 1 cup, half milk, half 35% cream. 

Add 1 cup chicken stock

Let simmer while this thickens. Add more liquid if needed. 

Once your pasta is ready, add directly to the sauce pan with some pasta water. This gives the sauce its silky texture. Let it all come together until ready to serve. 

Top with grated parma and fresh basil.

This is really delectable, and easy to achieve for a family meal or dinner party. 

Go for it!