Description
Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta is a delightful dish bursting with flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients and featuring the rich taste of basil, this pasta is ideal for a quick dinner that anyone can enjoy. It’s healthy, comforting, and incredibly simple to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil*
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped (and drained from olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons almond milk
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 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)
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Cook linguine pasta as per package instructions. Set aside once done.
- Blend all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Adjust thickness with almond milk or olive oil if necessary.
- In a large saucepan, heat ½ tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add sliced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the blended sauce in the saucepan and mix well.
- Stir in fresh basil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mixing again to incorporate.
- Finish by topping with balsamic vinegar, fresh black pepper, and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
This pasta can be served warm or chilled for a refreshing dish on a hot day.
Feel free to substitute any other type of pasta if whole wheat linguine is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg