Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Indulge in the vibrant Mediterranean flavors of Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta—a quick and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. This recipe combines tender pasta with aromatic garlic, sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a spicy kick from red chili flakes, all enveloped in a luscious olive oil-based sauce. Finished with a splash of bright lemon juice, freshly grated Parmesan, and fragrant basil, this pasta offers a perfect balance of rich, zesty, and savory notes. With a 10-minute prep time and just 20 minutes of cooking, it's an easy yet sophisticated meal that pairs beautifully with a crisp salad or crusty bread. Perfect for pasta lovers, this dish is a testament to the magic of simple, high-quality ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 100 grams Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 60 milliliters Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 120 milliliters Vegetable or chicken broth
- 60 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 10 grams Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water and drain the rest.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat the pasta in the sauce.
If the pasta seems dry, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Remove from the heat and toss in the fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1697 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.8 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 3358 mg | 146% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.3 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 802 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1734 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
