Description
This Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta features irresistible flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, making it a delightful and simple meal for a quick dinner. Perfect for those craving a healthy and tasty option, ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped (and drained from olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons almond milk, or regular milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pasta water
- 8 oz. whole wheat linguine, or any pasta
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped (and drained from olive oil)
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook linguine pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve one cup of pasta water before straining and set it aside.
- In a blender, combine all sauce ingredients and blend until smooth. If the mixture appears thick, add a little almond milk or pasta water.
- In a large saucepan, heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté the sliced onion until translucent.
- Add the cooked pasta along with the sauce to the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the fresh basil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mixing well.
- Finish by drizzling with balsamic vinegar and adding fresh ground black pepper and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Ensure to reserve pasta water as it helps adjust the sauce consistency.
Feel free to adjust the level of sun-dried tomatoes and basil to suit your taste.
This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg