Ingredients and Weight:
- Bow tie pasta: 500 grams
- Sun-dried tomatoes: 100 grams
- Extra virgin olive oil: 5 tablespoons
- Garlic: 3 cloves, crushed
- Fresh basil: 10 leaves, chopped
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Parmesan cheese: 50 grams, shaved or grated
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 20 minutes
- Total: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Add the bow tie pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes or until al dente (firm to the bite).
- Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the olive oil and add the crushed garlic.
- Once the garlic starts to turn golden, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Toss the pasta with the sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, black pepper, and parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately in warmed plates.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 500 calories per serving (based on US dietary guidelines)
- Carbohydrates: Bow tie pasta is a good source of carbs.
- Fat: Contains healthy fats from olive oil and parmesan cheese.
- Protein: Protein from pasta and parmesan cheese.
Dish Characteristics:
- The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and bow tie pasta creates a dish with a rich, Italian-inspired flavor.
- The dish is hearty yet light, making it suitable for all occasions.
- The use of fresh basil adds a fresh, herbal note to the dish.
User Comments:
- "The sun-dried tomatoes gave the dish a unique flavor. It was delicious!"
- "The bow tie pasta was cooked to perfection, al dente as promised."
- "A great dish for a casual dinner party. Everyone loved it!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes for best results.
- Adjust the seasoning according to personal taste.
- Make sure to cook the pasta until it reaches the desired texture, but do not overcook.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the parmesan cheese if needed.
