Ingredients:
2 ounces whole wheat pasta
1/4 cup fat free half and half
3-4 medium-large sun-dried tomatoes cut into strips
1 clove of garlic
one bunch of fresh basil (or 1.5 teaspoons of dried basil)
1.5 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
4 ounces of chicken breast (optional)
drizzle of olive oil
Directions: Start pasta water. While water is boiling heat a pan with a bit of olive oil on low-medium heat. When pan is warm add the garlic and sautee 2 minutes. If using chicken, remove garlic from pan, add chicken, and sautee until cooked. Add garlic back in the pan with the chicken, and turn the heat off. Once pasta is done add 2 tablespoons of pasta water in with the chicken and garlic (this helps thicken the sauce) and turn the pan on medium. Add the half and half, parmesan cheese, basil, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until a sauce forms, and enjoy!