About the Recipe
Sun-dried tomato pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that showcases the rich and intense taste of sun-dried tomatoes. The pasta is typically cooked al dente and then tossed in a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs such as basil and oregano. The sun-dried tomatoes infuse the sauce with a sweet and tangy flavor, while the garlic adds depth and aroma. This dish is often finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves for an extra burst of freshness. Sun-dried tomato pasta is a comforting and satisfying meal that is both simple to make and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
8 ounces penne pasta or pasta of your choice
3 to 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Extra virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt
½ cup whole milk
½ to ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, more or less to your liking
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes pepper
Fresh basil, torn
Preparation
Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!
Recipe source: https://www.themediterraneandish.com