Pasta With Pine Nuts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, rustic Italian pasta dish featuring crispy toasted pasta, chewy sun-dried tomatoes, and nutty pine nuts.
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Pasta With Pine Nuts & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 393.0

Description

This vibrant pasta dish elevates a simple weeknight meal with bold, rustic flavors. The technique of frying the cooked pasta creates a delightful contrast in textures, offering crispy edges against the tender interior. Sun-dried tomatoes provide a deep, sweet-tart punch, while toasted pine nuts add a rich, buttery crunch that ties the dish together. Fresh parsley brightens the overall profile, cutting through the richness of the olive oil and cheese. It is an ideal choice for casual family dinners, potlucks, or when you crave a hearty, satisfying Italian-inspired main. The combination of chewy tomatoes, nutty crunch, and crisp pasta makes this a memorable and comforting dish that comes together quickly with pantry staples.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite (al dente).
  2. Drain pasta well and shake the colander to remove excess water.
  3. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat.
  4. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and fry, stirring frequently, until the edges begin to crisp, about 10 minutes.
  5. Transfer the fried pasta to a large serving bowl.
  6. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the same hot skillet.
  7. Add the toasted pine nuts and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet.
  8. Stir over high heat just until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  9. Pour the pine nut and tomato mixture over the pasta in the bowl.
  10. Add the chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. Toss everything together until well combined.
  12. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 393.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g6%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 75.0g25%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
Sugars 1.5g
Protein 15.0g30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pasta, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, italian, vegan, vegetarian, quick dinner, fusilli, rigatoni, parsley, parmesan, olive oil, crispy pasta, easy recipe, weeknight meal
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