Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta
Silky fettuccine is swirled with a rich sun-dried tomato and basil sauce studded with tender chicken and melted mozzarella and Parmesan. The flavors are bold and savory with a gentle heat from red pepper flakes, coming together while the pasta cooks. Serve this comforting Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes; drain and keep warm.
- 2
Meanwhile, season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken to the skillet, cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Add cream, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and 2 tablespoons basil. Cook on low, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted.
- 4
Stir red pepper flakes and fettuccine into the sauce. Season with the remaining salt and pepper. Top with the remaining basil.
- Calories 880.02 kcal High 44%
- Protein 53.53 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 58.99 g 21%
- Total Fat 46.45 g High 60%
- Saturated Fat 22.29 g High 111%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.2 mg High 61%
- Sodium 606.15 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 3.09 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 1.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 619.31 mg Good Source 48%
- Iron 3.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 385.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 152.79 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 15.64 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 880.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 880.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 880.02 calories and 53.53 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 606.15 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 22.29 g (111% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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