Taste of Home
Pepperoni Penne Carbonara
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
Sun-dried tomatoes and turkey pepperoni lend fantastic flavor to this creamy, hearty pasta dish. It's a great change of pace from everyday spaghetti. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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3 cups uncooked penne pasta
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2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
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3 cups boiling water
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1/4 cup butter
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain well.
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2.
In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
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3.
Stir in the pepperoni, cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 483 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1245mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
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