Description
A quick and satisfying pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (such as spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
- Mix in fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy your speedy sun-dried tomato pasta!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can be reheated or served cold as pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg