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Congratulations! You’ve landed on a goldmine of the only sun-dried tomato dishes you’ll ever need. The tart and tangy vegetable acts as a base for a delicious cream sauce that works well in anything, from noodle soups and cheesy casseroles to skillet dip and veggie steaks. Recipes like our Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli are so good and comforting, you’ll want to make them again and again.

01of 22Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SaucePhotography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg LunaTo achieve flavor quickly in this sun-dried tomato pasta recipe, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create the base of the cream sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.View Recipe

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Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photography / Kelsey Hansen, Styling / Greg Luna

Spaghetti & Spinach with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce (tk final title)

To achieve flavor quickly in this sun-dried tomato pasta recipe, we use the oil from sun-dried tomatoes to create the base of the cream sauce. Meanwhile, the residual heat of the pasta wilts the spinach in record time for a fast weeknight dinner.

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02of 22Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceBlaine MoatsThough a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.View Recipe

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Though a chicken cutlet may be a chicken breast cut in half, this recipe shows how to make chicken cutlets with double the deliciousness. A jar of sun-dried tomatoes does double duty for this healthy dinner idea. The flavorful oil they’re packed in is used to sauté the chicken, and the tomatoes go into the cream sauce.

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Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Jamie Vespa

salmon with sun dried tomato cream sauce

04of 22Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with RavioliPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis soup is delightfully creamy and flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and cheesy ravioli. We use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to keep prep simple and enhance the flavor of this quick soup. If your sun-dried tomatoes are not oil-packed, soak them in hot water for a few minutes and then proceed with the recipe, using extra-virgin olive oil in place of the oil from the jar.View Recipe

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup with Ravioli

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

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This soup is delightfully creamy and flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and cheesy ravioli. We use oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to keep prep simple and enhance the flavor of this quick soup. If your sun-dried tomatoes are not oil-packed, soak them in hot water for a few minutes and then proceed with the recipe, using extra-virgin olive oil in place of the oil from the jar.

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Scalloped Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

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Marry Me Chickpeas

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle, Food Stylist: Renu Dhar

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07of 22Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato DipPhotography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth BlackburnThis skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.View Recipe

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Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Skillet Sun-Dried Tomato Dip

This skillet sun-dried tomato dip is creamy, but also gets a hit of sweetness from roasted bell peppers to complement the sun-dried tomatoes. It’s cooked and served all in the same skillet, cutting down on dishes. Serve it with crackers, toasted bread or fresh-cut veggies.

08of 22Cabbage Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SaucePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylissThick slices of cabbage are tender and smothered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce in this easy vegetarian cabbage steak recipe. You’ll inevitably have large and smaller “steaks” cut from the head. Place the large cabbage steaks on the outside edges of the baking sheet, with the smaller ones toward the center. The edges of the baking sheet are the hottest, so larger steaks will benefit from the extra heat. Roast any extra cabbage separately or store and save for another use.View Recipe

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Cabbage Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayliss

Four cabbage steaks topped with sun-dried tomato cream sauce, placed on a light green plate

Thick slices of cabbage are tender and smothered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce in this easy vegetarian cabbage steak recipe. You’ll inevitably have large and smaller “steaks” cut from the head. Place the large cabbage steaks on the outside edges of the baking sheet, with the smaller ones toward the center. The edges of the baking sheet are the hottest, so larger steaks will benefit from the extra heat. Roast any extra cabbage separately or store and save for another use.

09of 22Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper SauceServe these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.View Recipe

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Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Chicken Cutlets with Creamy Spinach & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Serve these saucy, ultra-quick chicken cutlets over your favorite pasta. This easy dinner recipe is sure to become a new weeknight favorite.

10of 22Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta BakePhotographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylissThis creamy and flavorful fall pasta bake comes together quickly, thanks to rotisserie chicken and jarred sun-dried tomatoes that flavor the sauce. This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd. If you’re watching your sodium, you can cook and shred your own chicken in place of the rotisserie chicken.View Recipe

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Chicken Pasta Bake

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This creamy and flavorful fall pasta bake comes together quickly, thanks to rotisserie chicken and jarred sun-dried tomatoes that flavor the sauce. This easy pasta bake is perfect for feeding a crowd. If you’re watching your sodium, you can cook and shred your own chicken in place of the rotisserie chicken.

11of 22White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato GnocchiJacob FoxSun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipe—providing texture and umami. Combined with the spinach, they make this dish a great source of vitamins C and K.View Recipe

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White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Jacob Fox

White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi

Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipe—providing texture and umami. Combined with the spinach, they make this dish a great source of vitamins C and K.

12of 22Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SaucePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie ProbstThese cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce are easy to make. Each head of cauliflower yields about two steaks. You can roast any extra florets that fall off the core, or save them for another night. Serve this vegetarian dinner with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread to sop up the leftover sauce.View Recipe

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Cauliflower Steaks with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst

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These cauliflower steaks with sun-dried tomato cream sauce are easy to make. Each head of cauliflower yields about two steaks. You can roast any extra florets that fall off the core, or save them for another night. Serve this vegetarian dinner with a piece of crusty whole-grain bread to sop up the leftover sauce.

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Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Shrimp with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

14of 22Creamy Bruschetta PastaGot garden-fresh tomatoes? This simple vegetarian pasta is a great place to use them up. Both large tomatoes and cherry tomatoes work well. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese elevates the flavor, while a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze at the end adds a sweet note.View Recipe

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Creamy Bruschetta Pasta

Creamy Bruschetta Pasta

Got garden-fresh tomatoes? This simple vegetarian pasta is a great place to use them up. Both large tomatoes and cherry tomatoes work well. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese elevates the flavor, while a drizzle of sweet balsamic glaze at the end adds a sweet note.

15of 22Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SaucePhotographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly RaibikisThis vegetable-based dish is so rich, you won’t miss the carbs. And a fork becomes a magic wand when it scrapes the squash flesh and noodles practically tumble into the skillet. This hearty side dish makes a great accompaniment for roast chicken or pork chops.View Recipe

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Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis

Spaghetti squash with sundried tomato cream sauce

This vegetable-based dish is so rich, you won’t miss the carbs. And a fork becomes a magic wand when it scrapes the squash flesh and noodles practically tumble into the skillet. This hearty side dish makes a great accompaniment for roast chicken or pork chops.

16of 22Seared Scallops with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SaucePhotographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly RaibikisWith one skillet, 20 minutes and the eight ingredients below, you’ll be in creamy sun-dried tomato heaven. Quick-cooking scallops and an easy pan sauce are the keys to this healthy, satisfying recipe. We recommend serving this with brown rice or whole-wheat orzo and a big salad.View Recipe

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Seared Scallops with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis

Seared Scallops with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

With one skillet, 20 minutes and the eight ingredients below, you’ll be in creamy sun-dried tomato heaven. Quick-cooking scallops and an easy pan sauce are the keys to this healthy, satisfying recipe. We recommend serving this with brown rice or whole-wheat orzo and a big salad.

17of 22Broccoli Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceJason DonnellySun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this flavorful casserole: the oil is used to sauté the onion and garlic while the tomatoes are added to the sauce. The creamy sauce tops broccoli for a cheesy side dish that all will love.View Recipe

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Broccoli Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Jason Donnelly

Broccoli Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Sun-dried tomatoes pull double duty in this flavorful casserole: the oil is used to sauté the onion and garlic while the tomatoes are added to the sauce. The creamy sauce tops broccoli for a cheesy side dish that all will love.

18of 22Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for TwoBrie PassanoSun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.View Recipe

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Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce for Two

Brie Passano

Chicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce for Two

Sun-dried tomatoes are used twice in this healthy dinner recipe: the oil from the jar is used to cook the chicken while the tomatoes are added to the cream sauce for a rich, flavorful dish. This recipe was adapted from our popularChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauceto serve two instead of four.

19of 22Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried TomatoesVictor ProtasioIn this creamy salmon pasta recipe, sun-dried tomatoes are used in two ways. The flavorful oil is used to sauté shallots, while the tomatoes get added to the cream sauce.View Recipe

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Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Victor Protasio

Creamy Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

In this creamy salmon pasta recipe, sun-dried tomatoes are used in two ways. The flavorful oil is used to sauté shallots, while the tomatoes get added to the cream sauce.

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Soup

21of 22Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper CasseroleSara HaasThis healthy vegetarian casserole is a standout on any table. Crushed red pepper provides a little kick to this creamy main dish. We love the ease of jarred roasted red peppers, but if you have time, feel free to roast them yourself.View Recipe

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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Casserole

Sara Haas

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This healthy vegetarian casserole is a standout on any table. Crushed red pepper provides a little kick to this creamy main dish. We love the ease of jarred roasted red peppers, but if you have time, feel free to roast them yourself.

22of 22Chicken, Spinach & Rice Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream SauceJason DonnellyCheesy, filling and utterly delicious, this weeknight-friendly casserole uses precooked chicken and brown rice to save time without sacrificing flavor. Be sure to squeeze as much water from the frozen spinach as you can so your casserole doesn’t get watery.View Recipe

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Chicken, Spinach & Rice Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Chicken, Spinach & Rice Casserole with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce**

Cheesy, filling and utterly delicious, this weeknight-friendly casserole uses precooked chicken and brown rice to save time without sacrificing flavor. Be sure to squeeze as much water from the frozen spinach as you can so your casserole doesn’t get watery.

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