I love sun dried tomatoes! So anytime I can use them in a recipe, I do! I have a Spicy Chicken Pasta recipe I LOVE! But I wanted to create something a little different! And a little healthier. So I came up with another great way to use sun dried tomatoes in this Tuscan Style Pasta Recipe! It is easy to follow and has a ton of flavor, I think this will be a family favorite once you try it!
Tuscan Style Pasta Variations
I made this pasta with linguine noodles and sweet Italian sausage. You can use any type of pasta that suits you and your family. Whether it be gluten free, whole wheat or rigatoni. You can also eliminate the sausage for a vegetarian meal. Adding a spicy Italian sausage or turkey sausage is another great option. No matter how you decide to make this meal, it is a delicious way to enjoy dinner!
Some other variations can be to add fresh basil or Italian parsley either in the sauce or as a garnish! I love trying new recipes and putting my own spin on them! It makes every meal unique!
Tuscan Style Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz Linguine *cook according to package
- 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
- 8.5 oz jar Sun Dried Tomatoes *I bought julienne cut
- ⅓ cup Mascarpone Cheese
- ¼ cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese *extra for garnish
- 1 cup 2% Milk *for a creamier/thicker sauce use heavy cream or half and half.
- 2 cups Shredded Spinach
- ½ cup Hot Pasta Water
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes *or to taste. This is optional.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package.
- Over medium heat, cook and crumble sausage until there is no pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Drain sun dried tomatoes of oil. Add to a food processor, and chop until liquefied. Add mascarpone cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper seasoning and blend until smooth. Mixture will have a thick consistency.
- Add sun dried mixture to sausage and garlic. Place over medium heat and stir occasionally until heated through. Add milk and hot pasta water. Continue to stir until all ingredients are thoroughly blended and hot. Add chopped spinach and cover until it is wilted. Approximately 5-10 minutes. Combine pasta and Parmesan cheese and serve! Garnish with fresh basil and more shredded cheese!
Conclusion
I hope you love this recipe as much as we did! I love creating easy recipes for you and your family so you can eat good, homemade meals on a daily basis! Check back often for more amazing recipes!
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Stephanie
Such a delicious pasta dish. The sun-dried tomatoes really make this special.
Kelly
They are a favorite ingredient of mine!
Brooke
This recipe is delicious!
Kelly
Thank you!!!
Stephanie
Such an easy meal to put together but so much flavor in one dish! I love sundried tomatoes, too, so this was perfect.
Kelly
They are the best!!!
Chloe Arnold
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely divine!!! I might have to make this sometime this week. This looks like such an elevated version of pasta!
Kelly
Thank you! I hope you and the family enjoy it!
Rosey
Love the burst of color for the stainless steel mixing bowls. A classic kitchen item with a pretty twist.
Kelly
They are very cute!
Amber
This looks super yummy. I am going to have to print this recipe and give it a try for my family.
Kelly
I hope you enjoy it!
Clarice
This is timely! My mom just dropped off some sundried tomatoes and honestly, I have no idea what to do with them. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This looks super delicious and we’d love to try it.
Kelly
I hope you enjoy it!!!
Tyler james
Such a delicious pasta dish.A classic kitchen item with a pretty twist. Thanks For sharing the recipe.
Kelly
You’re welcome!
Liza
Looking very delicious. I must try this at the weekend.
Kelly
I hope you love it!
Mr Malik
Oh my gosh, this appears to be amazing.
Kelly
Thank you!