Pepperoni Penne Carbonara

• 3 cups uncooked penne pasta
• 2 cups chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped turkey pepperoni
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, soak tomatoes in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain well.
2. In a large skillet, saute tomatoes in butter for 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
3. Stir in the pepperoni, cheese, cream, basil, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat until heated through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

penne pasta, tomatoes, boiling water, butter, garlic, turkey pepperoni, parmesan cheese, heavy whipping cream, fresh basil, salt, pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pepperoni-penne-carbonara/ (may not work)