A simple yet delicious dish, Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes comes together in under 30 minutes making it an ideal meal that’s perfect for busy week nights but also elegant enough for those special occasions.
I always start any pasta dish with a base of some good quality extra-virgin olive oil! To this spaghetti sauce I added some minced garlic, dried chili peppers, chopped sun dried tomatoes and tossed in the cooked pasta. All that’s left to do is a generous sprinkle of Parmesan love and garnish with parsley.
You’ll find it super easy to put together and packs a load of flavor!
Its so simple and yet so elegant that you can present it like a gourmet meal!
I turn to this recipe over and over again to satisfy a quick carbohydrate fix and with just a couple of pantry items it can be transformed into a last minute supper that you can prepare in less time than it takes to cook the spaghetti.
Paired with a salad, you’ll have a complete meal in just under 30 minutes making it ideal for those hectic weeknights when your juggling chores and the kids homework.
Sun dried tomatoes are one of my all time favorite pantry condiment because of their sweet concentrated flavors and I always keep a jar around to enjoy all year round.
Top them over crostini, focaccia or just layering them in your panini. There are endless possibilities! 🙂
Of course it goes without saying and I probably am starting to sound like a broken record but with so few ingredients in this pasta dish, a good quality extra-virgin olive oil is always essential!
Go ahead and make some Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomatoes tonight, I’m sure you’ll love it!
Buon Appetito !
If you make this recipe remember to tag @marisasitaliankitchen on Instagram so I can see your creation!
Spaghetti With Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 454 grams of spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- salt and pepper to your taste
- 1 and 1/2 cups oil packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Fill a large sauce pan with cold water, bring to a boil and then add in the salt and spaghetti.
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Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions or until al dente.
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A few minutes before the spaghetti is ready, add the oil in a large pan and heat on low.
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Add the minced garlic, the chili flakes, salt and pepper to your taste and cook on low heat for about 3 minutes while stirring frequently taking care not to burn the garlic.
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Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes just until heated through and then remove from the heat.
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Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the sun-dried tomatoes.
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Toss the pasta to coat all over with the sauce.
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Add the parsley and then transfer to a serving platter.
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Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and serve while still warm.
So tasty and i love sun dried tomatoes! Great dish here love x
Thank-you so much 🙂
OH MY GOD!!!!!! MARISA ,MY FAVORITE MEAL, A PERFECT COMBINATION FITS RIGHT INTO MY QUICK AND FAVORITE DISHES!!!! TKU GOD BLESS YOU, EXCELLANT BLOGS AND RECIPES!!!!!!XXOXOXOXOXO
Thank-you my dear Carmie. God bless you and stay well 🙂 xoxo
Nothing like these simple yet complex flavors, and so beautifully presented! 🙂
If interested, check my blog for oven dried cherry tomatoes. I think you’ll like them, especially in this dish. 🙂
Hi Ronit, I actually do remember your oven dried tomatoes post. I believe I even commented on it 🙂 When I went foraging for cherry tomatoes in my dad’s garden I actually had your recipe in mind, however my hubby beat me to them. He popped them in his mouth like popcorn. I didn’t have the heart to tell him they were for my spaghetti post. lol 🙂 I will have to come up with a different recipe to feature your oven dried tomatoes !
Sorry, Marissa, for my memory-challenged brain…
What a funny story about your husband! I totally understand him though – who can resist such fresh cherry tomatoes…
Looking forward to your next recipes. 🙂
Quite all right Ronit 🙂 And thank-you! Yes my husband is a man made eating machine..lol 🙂
lol Actually, an eating machine is the best thing for anyone who loves to cook! 🙂
lol Yes, so right! 🙂
Oh my this looks amazing and I am sure it is!! yumm
Thank-you Lynz, it really is quite yummy 🙂
It looks so good! I have to try it and I like the sun dried tomatoes!
Do let me know how it turns out Lynz 🙂
I will!
This looks so flavorful. Lovely photos. 🙂
Thank-you so much 🙂
Wow! It looks so delcious and beautiful too! Yum…! 🙂
Thank-you Lili 🙂
This looks fab! Can’t wait to try it:)
Thank-you Lina 🙂 Enjoy!
Thank-you Lili 🙂
Incredible, Marisa! Gorgeous presentation as well…
Thank-you Lana 🙂 Incredibly simple!
I have to make this, Marisa…your recipes & photos are calling out to me!
Enjoy Lana !!! 🙂
I’m a pasta lover and your plate looks so tempting, Marisa! 🙂
Thank-you my dear. We are huge pasta lovers in my family as well 🙂
This looks amazing Marisa. I love simple but delicious dishes 🙂
I love your photos too….so beautiful 🙂
We too are pasta lovers…thank-you so much my dear 🙂
I love the simplicity of Italian cuisine. It’s all about quality, flavor, and texture. Lovely photos!
I so agree…thanks for visiting and the follow 🙂
This is a staple spaghetti dish in our house too! So easy and so tasty! And so quick too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi Linda, quick and easy is always a plus. 🙂
I loves your spaghetti stack – I can never get mine to turn on my fork quite like that – looks very pretty
meant to write “love” (the keyboard got away from me…)
lol….yes done that a couple of times myself 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Thank-you so much! It really is quite easier than it looks 🙂 I will try to put up a video with this very simple technique.
I also use dry tomatoes for a quick pasta dish. Love the presentation on the dish Marisa!!!
Thank-you Dulce 🙂
I adore pasta and sun-dried tomatoes, so it’s the perfect dish for me!
And I do like your photos-stunning!
Ah!!! Thank-you so much…it really is quite delicious 🙂
How DO you get your pasta to stand to attention like that – looks scrummy
Hi Linda….take the largest spoon you have and a 2 prong fork. Scoop up with the fork and start twirling the pasta in the large spoon and then with gentle nudge slide it onto your plate…et voila! 🙂 Hope it helps !
Delicious! I love the pictures, they are great! ?
Thank-you so much 🙂
It is a perfect dish for me, Marisa! 😀 I do love both pasta and sun-dried tomatoes, can eat them few times a week! 😀
Am glad to hear!! This is one recipe I adore for it’s simplicity and amazing taste?
What a gorgeous and easy dish! I’m glad you reposted, it appears this one is before I started following you. 🙂
Thanks Kathryn! It’s been a while that I’ve wanted to redo the photos of one of my favourite dishes and this is one recipe I turn to again and again?
Love these simple pasta dishes you make!
Easy stress free pasta dishes are my go to when short on time and this dish packs lots of flavour! Thanks Annika ?
Just like something you would get in Italy. Love your presentation.
Thank you Karen and its so easy to make in your own kitchen and equally fun to plate!