Creamy Sun-dried Tomato,Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Pasta

Malriah's Note:

My variation of a "Build your Own Pasta Dish" concoction that I made up at the Macaroni Grill. Mine tastes better!!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb bow tie pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic , pressed
• ½ cup onion , diced
• ¾ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil , drained and chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers , drained and chopped
• ½ cup basil , chopped (firmly packed)
• 5 green onions , sliced
• 1 can water-packed artichoke hearts , sliced
• ½ cup asiago cheese
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup reserved pasta water

Directions:

1. Cook Bowties according to package directions.
2. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
3. Heat oil in a large pan.
4. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent.
5. Add tomatoes and roasted peppers.
6. Cook for 3 minutes; stir in red pepper flakes.
7. Add artichoke hearts and cook for 3 minutes.
8. Add whipping cream and asiago cheese.
9. Allow to simmer until it starts to thicken.
10. Stir in basil and green onion.
11. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
12. Toss with bowties.
13. Add 1 cup reserved pasta water to make it saucier.

Reviews

[Geema]

I had to run and get my grandbaby's bib, because I was drooling like her when I read this recipe. Kari, you have combined some classic ingredients and then added cream to make it perfectly heavenly. The red pepper flakes really add a taste tingling dimension that I just love. While nothing needs to be added, I'll bet some chicken breast pieces sauteed into the mix would be delicious too.

[tamalita62]

Wow!!! this is FANTASTIC! I nearly left out the cream because my husband doesn't like creamy pasta sauces, but went ahead and added it --- and he loved it! This is perfect as it is, or maybe with some green chiles :) The pepper flakes and the roasted red peppers were just delicious.

[Arellar]

Delicious! An excellent way to use leftover dried tomatoes and roasted peppers. The flavors were well balanced. The recipe is a definite keeper.