Whether you're entertaining dinner guests or just looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is sure to be a hit. With its creamy sauce, flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, and tender pasta, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Let's explore some of the variations you can make to this classic recipe to suit your taste preferences and dietary requirements.
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BAREFOOT CONTESSA PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES - INA GARTEN
Wonderful dish for the summer and your fresh tomatoes. This recipe serves 12, so you may want to cut in half for smaller servings. Please note: this is an adopted recipe and I have just made it myself. Findings: I used different pasta since it's what I had to hand, and this made quite a large serving bowl filled to the top, and fusilli would have been easier to mix so it's the better choice. Taste? (dreamy look coming over me) awesome... if you love sundried tomatoes you gonna Looooove this ! I doubled the dressing,(more garlic is good) but left the capers to be added at the end by those who like them.. the bowl with the dressing would probably have been licked clean if only the others would have left one of us at the table alone LOL ! the dressing and the pasta compliment each other perfectly. We totally adored this recipe, I hope that you do too :) ZWT REGION: Italy.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling, salted water with splash of oil. Boil 12 minutes, or according to directions on package. Drain well and allow to cool.
- Place pasta in bowl and add tomatoes, olives, mozzarella and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- To make dressing: Combine sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt and pepper in food processor until almost smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan and basil and toss well.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/GARLIC & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Excellent quick side dish. Goes with beef, chicken, & seafood. The mixture of italian seasoning with the garlic & sundried tomatoes in the olive oil subdues the strong taste of all the ingredients.
Provided by Chippie1
Categories European
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 3-5 minutes (depending on your taste).
- Drain.
- In a small saucepan, heat olive oil until warm.
- Add sundried tomatoes& garlic.
- Saute for 4 minutes.
- Add italian seasoning and saute for 1 more minute.
- Toss drained pasta with desired amount of sauce.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
Steps:
- Puree the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, red pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Serve at room temperature.
Tips:
- To rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes quickly, soak them in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and pat dry before using.
- If you don't have sun-dried tomatoes on hand, you can use 1 cup of chopped fresh tomatoes instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this dish, such as chopped zucchini, bell pepper, or mushrooms.
- If you like a creamy sauce, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or crème fraîche before serving.
- Serve this pasta with a side of crusty bread or a salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This Barefoot Contessa pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is packed with flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious and satisfying pasta dish on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe, give this one a try!
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