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Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 6-8Ingredients
- 1 jar Sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- salt/pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable stock
- 1 package of Delallo spirali pasta
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup parsley leaves, finely chopped
Directions
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, add in oil from sun-dried tomato jar. Add in sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, fresh thyme, oregano, rosemary and salt/pepper. Cook until tomatoes are softened. Add i n balsamic vinegar and cook another minute. Add in vegetable stock and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Cook the pasta to package directions.
- Stir in the cream to the vegetable stock mix. Transfer to a blender, add in the 1/4 cup farmer cheese and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the dutch oven along with the blended sauce. Add in grated parmesan cheese and stir until all warmed up over low heat.
- Plate the pasta with chunks of Farmer Cheese, olive oil, salt/pepper, parsley, and more parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
