Marry Me Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp red chili flakes (adjust to tase)
• 1 cup cherry or plum tomatoes
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or plant-based alternative for vegan option)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
• salt
• black pepper
• 4 cakes Lotus Foods Organic Wide White Rice Ramen
• fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• extra grated parmesan or nutritional yeast (for garnish)