Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes along with their oil; heat for another 2 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, mixing well with the sauce. If needed, add reserved pasta water to loosen.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and grated Parmesan until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg