Description
A flavorful Italian delight featuring sun-dried tomatoes and capers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and capers, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, consider adding a splash of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Homemade Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Capers