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Speedy Penne with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 3 ounce package sun dried tomatoes thin strips
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese more if you like it cheesey
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • chicken broth or stock if needed

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the garlic and tomatoes.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic and tomatoes. Saute for a minute or two.
  • Add the butter and flour.
  • Stir until a paste forms.
  • Drop the heat to low. Slowly pour in the warm milk and whisk everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese and continue to whisk gently. Add more cheese if you like things extra cheesy! Add some chicken broth/stock if the mixture gets too thick. It will gradually thicken back up after the stock is absorbed. This will essentially buy some time while your pasta cooks.
  • Continue to whisk over low heat until a creamy sauce forms. Check for seasoning.
  • Drain the pasta. In a serving bowl, pour the sauce over hot cooked pasta.