Description
This Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta brings together irresistible flavors with simple prep. Ideal for a quick dinner, it’s packed with fresh ingredients like basil and sun-dried tomatoes, making it a must-try for anyone seeking delicious homemade meals.
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
- 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 the linguine according to the package instructions and reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Blend all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding more almond milk or pasta water if the consistency is too thick.
- In a large saucepan, heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add the drained pasta and sauce to the saucepan, mixing well to combine.
- Stir in fresh basil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mixing thoroughly.
- Top with balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to substitute almond milk with regular milk if preferred.
Adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes based on your taste for added richness.
This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg