Description
Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta is a delightful dish that blends the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and whole wheat linguine. This recipe is easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner or a healthy meal that feels indulgent.
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 the linguine pasta according to the package instructions and set aside.
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust thickness with almond milk or olive oil if needed.
- 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 and sauce to the saucepan, mixing well to coat the pasta.
- Stir in the fresh basil and additional chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Top with balsamic vinegar, fresh black pepper, and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For a creamier sauce, increase the almond milk slightly.
Feel free to adjust the amount of sun-dried tomatoes and basil according to personal taste.
Freshly grated Parmesan adds a delightful touch but is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg