Pasta and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Transform your weeknight dinners with the easy and flavorful Pasta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe—a harmonious blend of simple ingredients and bold Mediterranean tastes! This dish features tender pasta, such as spaghetti or penne, tossed in a rich, garlicky olive oil sauce studded with sweet and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. A sprinkling of dried oregano and optional chili flakes adds depth and heat, while fresh parsley and grated Parmesan provide a refreshing, cheesy finish. Perfectly balanced in taste and texture, this quick 30-minute meal is ideal for busy nights yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve it as a satisfying vegetarian main or paired with grilled chicken or seafood for a heartier option. Effortless, delicious, and packed with vibrant flavors, this sun-dried tomato pasta is bound to become a staple in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams pasta (such as spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 milliliters reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente according to the package instructions. Reserve 120 milliliters of pasta water before draining the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, drain the sun-dried tomatoes (if packed in oil) and slice them into thin strips. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and stir for 2-3 minutes to infuse their flavor into the oil.
If desired, add the chili flakes and dried oregano to the mixture, stirring to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and mix in the cooked pasta, tossing to coat thoroughly in the sauce. Add the reserved pasta water gradually until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste, and toss again to distribute the seasoning evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 938 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 10.3 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 169 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*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.
