Cooking with Sun Dried Tomatoes: My Favorite Recipes - Food Prep Guide - Preserving & Storing Food (2024)

Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

When it comes to dishes that are easy to make, this one is a great one to start with. I usually make mine with basil and pine nuts but decided to try this recipe that uses sun dried tomatoes instead.

It was a nice surprise to find that this pesto was just as good as my previous favorites.

It has a great flavor combination that will make you want to pair it with everything! I like to use it on fresh pasta but I've also used it as a dip or added it to soups for a little flavor boost.

Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

This pasta salad uses sun dried tomatoes that are stored in oil. What I loved about this recipe was that it was a waste-not, want-not salad that used up whatever I had left in my fridge!

This juicy salad can be made according to the recipe but I also have changed the ingredients when I'm out of what's called for. And guess what? STILL delicious!

This recipe is also one of the tastiest pasta salads I've ever tried. Some of the other recipes you find end up being bland or simply not have enough dressing and dry out quickly.

You won't have those problems with this salad. It stays fresh and can be made in small batches or large ones to feed a crowd as needed.

Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

If you like chicken, you'll probably love this recipe. You'll find that many chicken dishes with sun dried tomatoes have an oil based and those are a great choice. What made this one stand out was that it had a cream sauce with the tomatoes marinating inside.

Although this recipe is decadent and feels rich, you won't have much difficulty making it. I always make sure I have heavy cream on hand but this recipe don't use any fussy or difficult to find ingredients.

This is a meal that I like to make when I have company around. They think they're getting a gourmet meal every time it's served!

Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Jam

When I think of jam, tomatoes aren't the first thing that comes to mind. However, it wasn't until I gave this recipe a try that I became a convert. After all, tomatoes are a fruit, right?

This recipe is simple to make but it's a crowd pleaser and can be made ahead of time. If I'm serving appetizers, I make sure to prepare the jam the day before. Giving it a day to let the flavors mature makes it taste great, although this isn't necessary. The recipe calls for the jam to be put on top of crostini but you can also use crackers and still get a great result.

Angel Hair with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

The sharp flavors of feta cheese pair well with more mild dishes and the tartness of dried tomatoes. I love this recipe as it's big on flavor and easy to make. What surprised me was that the angel hair pasta made for a much better dish. I also tried regular pasta but found that I didn't like it as much.

Feta cheese crumbles easily and pairs well with the flavors in the tomatoes. This recipe is also a lighter meal so you won't feel heavy after you make it. Keep in mind that this doesn't save very well although I don't usually have problems with leftovers!

Sun-Dried-Tomato Gravy

If you're looking for a tomato gravy that doesn't require fresh tomatoes, then this is the right recipe for you. Make sure you use tomatoes that aren't packed in oil for the best results.

You'll start by rehydrating the tomatoes and then chopping them for the gravy. This recipe is easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients handy.

Sun Dried Tomato Pasta with Spinach

You'll find any number of spaghetti dishes that use sun dried tomatoes but they're not all created equal. What makes this recipe stand out to me is that it's one of the healthier pasta dishes out there.

I was looking for a recipe that had some vegetable and could be eaten by my kids as well as myself. The great news is that my kids don't mind that it has spinach and love the result!

Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes

This dish has all of the flavors that I love. If you've ever been to Italy and tasted some of their signature dishes, then this one may bring you back.

You'll find that this dish comes together beautifully so you don't have to worry about getting all the proportions just right. What I loved about the dish was that I could enjoy it in a variety of ways. It can be had on its own or served over pasta.

Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Cheese Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast

These stuffed chicken breasts will have people thinking that you're a gourmet chef! You certainly don't have to be a whiz in the kitchen to make them though. It only takes five minutes to put the recipe together with no marinating time required.

What made this a great choice was that I could follow the recipe or put my own spin on it. Try making it the directed way at first but don't be afraid to change up the ingredients if you want.

Quick and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

When you need tomato sauce but can't seem to find any in your pantry, then you still have the option to make it with dried tomatoes. I made this recipe when I didn't have time to go out and get the sauce myself.

I was pleasantly surprised with the results so I often make this sauce even when I have pasta sauce on hand. Make sure to try and use fresh ingredients for the best results though- you'll notice that it changes the flavor profile.