Sun-Dried Tomato Farfalle

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Farfalle Pasta
  • Farfalle pasta : 8 ounces
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
• Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil) : 1/2 cup
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Red pepper flakes : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Tomato paste : 2 tablespoons
  • Vegetable broth : 1 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil (chopped) : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes (drained from the oil) to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
• Pour in the vegetable broth and season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
• Return the cooked farfalle pasta to the pot and pour the sun-dried tomato sauce over it. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly.
• Serve the sun-dried tomato farfalle hot and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.

Tips

• You can add cooked chicken or shrimp to the dish for extra protein.
• If you prefer a creamier sauce, you can stir in some heavy cream or grated Parmesan cheese at the end.

Information

• Sun-dried tomatoes add a rich and intense flavor to this pasta dish.
• Farfalle pasta, also known as bowtie pasta, is a great choice for this recipe as it holds the sauce well.