Pepperoni Penne Carbonara

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped 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, 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 until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Yield: 6 servings.

1-1/2 cups equals 483 calories, 29 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 108 mg cholesterol, 1,245 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein.