Description
This Whole Wheat Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Pasta marries irresistible flavors with quick prep. Perfect for a healthy, homemade meal packed with goodness!
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 according to package instructions. Set aside.
- Blend all sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Adjust thickness with almond milk or olive oil if needed.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium/high heat. Sauté sliced onion until translucent.
- Combine pasta and sauce in the saucepan, mixing well.
- Stir in fresh basil and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Mix again to combine.
- Serve topped with balsamic vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, and optional Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a more flavorful sauce, let it sit for a few minutes before mixing with pasta.
Feel free to add more vegetables such as spinach or zucchini for additional nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg