Pasta de Tomate Seco

Pasta de Tomate Seco is a vibrant Brazilian dish that features sun-dried tomatoes combined with fresh herbs and garlic for a burst of flavor. This vegan pasta is not only easy to make but also hearty and satisfying, perfect for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine) - 160 grams
• Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) - 100 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Fresh basil - 10 grams, chopped
• Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Pine nuts - 30 grams, toasted (optional)

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped red onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and then drain the pasta.
6. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sun-dried tomato mixture, tossing to combine.
7. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
8. Stir in chopped basil, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to taste.
9. Serve warm, topped with toasted pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from sun-dried tomatoes, which may help reduce inflammation.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts, promoting heart health.

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