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    Home » Sauces & Condiments » Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce {Video}

    Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce {Video}

    Published: May 2, 2018 · Jill Baird · 9 Comments

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    This is the most delicious and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce!! If an easy and delicious dinner solution.

    This Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce is creamy, delicious, and everything you want in a pasta sauce. It’s loaded with sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese and makes the most amazing alfredo sauce with sun dried tomatoes. It’s an easy dinner recipe your family will love again and again.

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    • Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce Video Tutorial
    • Alfredo Sauce
    • Uses for Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
    • How to Store Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
    • Tips
    • What Is In Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
    • How to Make Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes
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    Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce Video Tutorial

    Alfredo Sauce

    Fettuccini Alfredo or if you want to be technical fettuccine al burro is an Italian pasta dish made with fresh fettuccine and tossed with butter and parmesan cheese.  The cheese melts and it makes the most amazingly smooth and rich sauce, perfect for coating pasta.  

    This is a twist on the classic. You might think it's a grown up version of the classic but my kids love it just as much as the tradional Alfredo Sauce. This Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo is a tangy tomatoey version and is smooth and creamy and loaded with flavor. I also have a couple other recipes that use this sauce. Be sure to try our Baked Sun Dried Tomato Pasta and this Pasta Shells with Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo.

    sun dried tomato alfredo sauce in a large pot, creamy and delicious

    Uses for Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

    • On Chicken or Steak
    • Over Zoodles
    • Pasta
    • Breadsticks
    • Over Steamed Vegetables-  It makes a super kicked up version of broccoli and cheese

    How to Store Sun Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

    • Fridge- This recipe freezes really well.  You can put it in a jar or covered container in the fridge and it will last for about 5 days.
    • Freezer-  Unfortunately this doesn't freeze very well.  Because it is made with fresh ingredients, it doesn't thaw and re-heat very well.
    • Re-Heat-  You can place the alfredo sauce to a saucepan, add a little milk or chicken broth to thin it out and heat it slowly.  Be sure to stir constantly so the cheese has a chance to melt without scorching.

    Tips

    • You can use shredded parmesan or grated parmesan or a mixture of the two.  This recipe is very forgiving.
    • Be sure to add the pinch of Nutmeg.  It's sweet spice and will bring out the sharpness in the parmesan and add the complexity of this dish, just a pinch will bring a smooth sweetness to the entire dish.
    • You can use this with just about any favorite noodle, steamed vegetable or breadsticks.
    • You can use the tomatoes packed in oil or the dried Sun Dried Tomatoes.
    • If your family doesn't care for "chuncks" just blend up the sun dried tomatoes in a blender with about a half cup of chicken stock to get the sundried tomatoes smooth before adding to the sauce.
    • This is the perfect creamy tomato alfredo sauce for any kind of pasta. Get creative!
    tomato alfredo sauce with fettuccini noodles
    How to thicken Homemade Alfredo Sauce?

    If you're wondering how to make Alfredo Sauce thicker, boil the cream a little longer before you add the cheese and other ingredients. 

    If you have alfredo sauce already made, go ahead and add another ½ cup of parmesan cheese.  Heat slowly and stir constantly until the cheese is melted.  Also note, the alfredo sauce will also thicken as it cools. 

    Are oil packed sundried tomatoes or dried sun dried tomatoes better to use in pasta sauce?

    If you're going to cut the sun-dried tomatoes up and have little chunks in your pasta, the oil-packed tomatoes work better.

    If you want a smooth and creamy sun-dried tomato alfredo sauce, simply add your dried or oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to a blender with about a half cup of broth and blend until smooth.

    What Is In Sundried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

    • Cream- Heavy whipping cream works great for this.  You can also sub half and half, it just may not be as rich and creamy.
    • Chicken Broth- Use your favorite.  
    • Sun-Dried Tomatoes- You can use dehydrated sun-dried tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil.  Either will work great.  We like to blend the tomatoes but you can slice them into small chunks or whatever your family likes. 
    • Parmesan Cheese- Shredded parmesan or grated parmesan works great.
    • Garlic Salt- The perfect blend to flavor your alfredo sauce. No need for minced garlic.  Use garlic powder and a little salt in place of garlic salt.  
    • Nutmeg- Just a pinch will do.  It adds tons of depth and flavor.
    • Pepper- just a pinch here too. 

    How to Make Alfredo with Sun Dried Tomatoes

    1. In a large pot on the stove,  bring the cream to a  boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes.  (You are boiling some of the liquid out of the cream so it will be a little thicker)
    2. In a blender, blend together the chicken broth and the sun-dried tomatoes until smooth.
    3. Add the sun-dried tomato mixture to the cream and add the parmesan cheese, garlic salt, nutmeg, and the pepper.
    4. Bring the mixture back up to a boil stirring constantly.  
    5. Add your sauce to some freshly cooked pasta, steamed vegetables or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite breadsticks.
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    Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce

    The most delicious and flavorful homemade Alfredo sauce you will ever make!   This sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce is a tried and true recipe.  It has the creamy-ness of a traditional Alfredo but with so much more flavor! It's the perfect blend of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes! You can use as a sauce on your favorite noodles or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or broccoli.  It's sure to be a family favorite.  This recipe is perfect for about a pound of pasta
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 323kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb pasta Cooked according to package directions--Use your favorite pasta!
    • 2 Cups Cream
    • 2 oz Sun-dried tomatoes. (Dried or in a jar are fine. I used dried for this recipe)
    • 1 ½ Cup Chicken Broth
    • 2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Shredded or grated parmesan cheese, whatever you have or a mixture of the 2 is great too)
    • ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
    • pinch Nutmeg
    • pinch pepper

    Instructions

    • In a blender, blend together the chicken broth and the sun-dried tomatoes.
    • In a medium saucepan on the stove, on medium low heat, bring the cream to a  boil. Boil for 1.5 minutes.  (You are boiling some of the liquid out of the cream so it will be a little thicker)
    • Add the sun-dried tomato mixture to the cream and add the parmesan cheese, garlic salt, nutmeg, and the pepper.
    • Bring the mixture back up to a boil and stir until smooth and creamy.
    • Add your sauce to some freshly cooked pasta, steamed vegetables or use as a dipping sauce for your favorite breadsticks.  Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 747mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1130IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 345mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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    fettuccini noodles coated in sun dried tomato alfredo sauce in a large white pot

    This is the best homemade Alfredo sauce you will ever make!   This sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce is a tried and true recipe. It's the perfect blend of cheese and sun-dried tomatoes! 

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    1. Tammy Mahaffey

      December 06, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Normally I make sundried tomato chicken Alfredo with a store bought sundried tomato Alfredo sauce but have not been able to find it in a while and really wanted some. Decided to try making this recipe and I nearly died and went to heaven! This is sooooooo much better than store bought and so incredibly easy too! I will be making this many times in the future! Thank you!

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      • The Carefree Kitchen

        January 22, 2021 at 9:45 am

        Hooray! I'm so glad you love it! We love love it too!

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