All Purpose Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipes

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes; set aside. To make the cream sauce, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in pasta and sausage until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

AMAZING SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until almost boiling, but do not boil. Add mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and stir until melted. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve over pasta with a sprinkling of pine nuts.

THICK BECHAMEL SAUCE WITH PARMESAN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium heat in a saucepan.
• Add flour and cook until foamy, about 2 minutes.
• Add the warm milk, I usually warm it in the microwave oven, and whisk constantly.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Add parmesan cheese and tomato pesto. Stir until cheese has melted.
• Add nutmeg and salt and pepper to taste.

ALL PURPOSE SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Sauté onions, garlic, chili and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Add tomato paste and sugar and let sauté about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and broth, salt and cook for 45 minute in open saucepan, stirring occasionally.
• blend and strain.