SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND ROASTED RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

HANDS-ON TIME 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME 15 minutes
MAKES about 1 cup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• ¼ cup chopped roasted red pepper
• ¼ tsp hot pepper flakes
• 1 cup whipping cream (35%)
• 2 tbsp sliced fresh basil

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook until light golden for about 1 minute.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and hot pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant for about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the whipping cream and simmer until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon for about 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the sliced fresh basil.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, PER ¼ CUP:

• Calories: about 246 cal
• Protein: 2 g
• Total Fat: 25 g (14 g saturated fat)
• Carbohydrates: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 76 mg
• Sodium: 86 mg
• Potassium: 193 mg
• % Recommended Daily Intake (RDI):
  • Calcium: 5%
  • Iron: 3%
  • Vitamin A: 25%
  • Vitamin C: 47%
  • Folate: 3%