30 minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Artichoke Hearts
Enjoy a quick and easy pasta dish that brings together the robust flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, savory Italian sausage, and creamy melted mozzarella cheese. Each bite has the rich flavor of sun-dried tomatoes complementing the sausage, while the melted mozzarella adds a little creaminess that ties it all together, making it an amazing 30 minute pasta dinner.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup 8.5 oz jar of oil packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained and reserve oil)
- 2 tablespoons reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 16 ounces artichoke hearts (packed in water)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup white wine
- 12 ounces penne
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)
- ⅓ cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese (drained and cubed)
- pinch pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While you are waiting, make the sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and break apart with a spoon, cook until brown, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
- Add canned artichoke hearts and garlic to the same skillet and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, wine and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.
- Drain pasta and add to the artichoke mixture. Add sausage, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes and basil back to the pan. Stir in the cubed mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper and serve with additional parmesan.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Use artichokes canned in water
- You will need a very large skillet. If you don't have one large enough, drain the pasta and add everything to the pasta pot.
- If you use a block of mozzarella instead of fresh, then grate it first so that it will melt.
Nutrition
Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 561IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg
