Creamy Camembert & Sun-Dried Cherry Tomato Pasta

Difficulty Level: Easy

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size: 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. cascatelli or other short pasta

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 6 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup sun-dried cherry tomatoes

• 8 oz. Camembert cheese, cubed

• 1/2 cup basil chiffonade

• Zest of 1 lemon

• Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano

• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add plenty of salt. Cook the pasta until it’s al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water.

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over low heat and sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

3. Add the sun-dried cherry tomatoes and salt to taste. Sauté for 1-2 minutes further.

4. Strain the pasta and add it to the pan along with the cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup pasta water. Toss over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.

5. Remove from heat and stir in the Camembert, lemon zest and basil chiffonade. Toss until combined, adding more pasta water as needed, 1/4 cup at a time.

6. Plate and top with more basil and grated Parmigiano.