Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and a luscious dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Pasta (any shape such as rotini or penne)
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add your pasta of choice and cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Ingredients: While the pasta cooks, chop your sun-dried tomatoes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine the Salad: Once the pasta is cooked and drained, add it directly into the bowl with the dressing, stirring to coat every noodle.
- Add the Goodness: Gently fold in sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast if making a vegan version.
- Taste and Adjust: Give your salad a taste, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Chill and Serve: For the best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill the salad before serving. Consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pasta salad, sun dried tomatoes, summer recipes, quick meals, vegetarian