Description
This Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta is a delightful and easy dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of whole wheat pasta with fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner that feels gourmet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons almond 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
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more 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, about a few minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and sauce to the saucepan and mix thoroughly.
- Incorporate the fresh basil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, mixing again until well combined.
- Serve topped with balsamic vinegar, fresh black pepper, and optionally, grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize this dish by adding vegetables or protein according to your preference.
The reserved pasta water can be adjusted for the desired sauce thickness.
For a vegan version, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg