PEPPERONI PENNE CARBONARA

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.