Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Garlic and Fresh Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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A vibrant pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, cooked to perfection with al dente spaghetti and a silky sauce. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 cup, oil-packed, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/2 cup, reserved pasta water

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
Step 3: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup fresh basil, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss vigorously for 1 minute until the cheese melts and coats every strand of pasta.
Step 4: Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with extra basil for garnish.