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4.64 from 19 votes

Sun-dried Tomato Broccolini Pasta

This sun dried tomato and broccolini pasta is my go-to quick weeknight meal that delivers on flavor. Using gluten free pasta to lighten it up too! 
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta (or pasta of choice)
  • 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 5 ounces baby spinach (about 3cups)
  • 1 bunch broccolini (stems trimmed)
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese + more for serving
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

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Instructions

  • Bring salted water to a boil in a pot. Cook pasta to al dente (according to package instructions), before draining reserve 1/4 a cup of the pasta water and place to the side. Drain pasta, rinse (see note), and set aside.
  • While pasta is cooking. In a Dutch oven or skillet with high sides, over medium heat add 3 tbsp of olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute.
  • Add broccolini, sun dried tomatoes, and salt/pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes until it begins to soften (can cover with lid to assist). Add spinach and add 2 tbsp more olive oil to help spinach wilt.
  • Once spinach has wilted (about 3-4 min) add rinsed Banza pasta in. Add Parmesan cheese to the pasta and add a few tablespoons of the pasta water to help thin the cheese for it to coat the pasta. If you do not have Parmesan cheese you can omit the pasta water.
  • Top with crushed red pepper and serve.

Notes

  • When using chickpea pasta I do not follow the cook time of 9 minutes, I only cook for 7 minutes. Also, I do not typically rinse pasta, but I do rinse chickpea pasta after cooking. If using regular pasta, no need to rinse.
  • Add a little of reserved pasta water to help thin cheese and help it coat the pasta

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 443kcal (22%), Carbohydrates: 49g (16%), Protein: 10g (20%), Fat: 25g (38%), Saturated Fat: 4g (25%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 16g, Cholesterol: 3mg (1%), Sodium: 459mg (20%), Potassium: 339mg (10%), Fiber: 3g (13%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 4488IU (90%), Vitamin C: 57mg (69%), Calcium: 121mg (12%), Iron: 3mg (17%)
© Author: Stephanie