Pine Nut and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

Storecupboard pasta made from penne with capers, olives and sundried tomatoes, served in white bowl on table
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Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Pasta is stir-fried with the rich flavors of pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and Parmesan for a quick meal. You can have this easy pasta dish on the table in less than 30 minutes. Good as an entree with a salad and bread or use as a side dish. Be sure the pasta is well-drained. The oil will spit and pop when it contacts water.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta (fusilli or rigatoni) cooked al dente and drained well
  • 5 tbsp olive oil, divided use
  • 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tbsp of the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.

  2. Add the well-drained pasta and stir-fry until pasta begins to brown at the edges. Remove to a large bowl.

  3. To the skillet, add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil. Stir-fry the pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.

  4. Add to the pasta along with the parsley, basil, and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  5. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
676 Calories
37g Fat
70g Carbs
19g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 676
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37g 47%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 285mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 70g 26%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Protein 19g
Calcium 201mg 15%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)