Pepperoni penne carbonara

By claudiag

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup sliced turkey pepperoni
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

•Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, soak tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain well.
• In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
• Stir in the pepperoni, cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until heated through. Drain penne; toss with sauce. Yield: 6 servings.