5-Ingredient Cheesy Penne Pasta Recipe With Sun-dried Tomatoes Is Ready in About 15 Minutes Pasta Dinner Vegetarian

You know how when you're craving a cheesy pasta dish, you just want it now? We get it, and this easy pasta dinner recipe delivers!

With just five ingredients and in only 15 minutes, you can have a creamy pasta dish on the table. This easy penne pasta recipe has sun-dried tomatoes and a deliciously cheesy sauce. The grated Parmesan cheese for serving is optional. 

Serve this tasty pasta recipe with a salad and garlic bread. If you don't have a can of evaporated milk, you could substitute heavy cream. 

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Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut up (drained if in oil)
• 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 
• 1 package (8 ounces) Italian cheese blend or 8 ounces feta cheese crumbles
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
2. While the pasta cooks, put the sun-dried tomatoes, milk, cheese and garlic powder into a large saucepan. Cook over low heat until cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper. 
3. Add the pasta. Toss to combine. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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