Pecan Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    28 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    307 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Pecan Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Pecan Pasta with sun dried tomatoes is a quick and delicious dish ready in under 30 minutes. Loaded with pecans, tomato, pepper and fresh herbs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound gemelli pasta
  • ½ cup unsalted pecans
  • 2 tablespoons oil from sundried tomatoes or olive oil
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes from can or jar
  • 2 heirloom tomatoes diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 ½ cup kale chopped
  • 2 ½ tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
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Instructions

  1. Boil and drain pasta according to the package instructions. Cook to al dente. 1 pound gemelli pasta
  2. Add pecans to a food processor and pulse to break apart into small pieces. ½ cup unsalted pecans
  3. Add sun dried tomato oil, chopped heirloom tomatoes, chopped sun dried tomatoes, minced shallot, minced garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes to a deep frying pan. Sauté for 5 minutes. 2 tablespoons oil from sundried tomatoes, ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes, 2 heirloom tomatoes, 1 shallot, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  4. Stir in the kale and pecans. Cook until wilted for 5 minutes. 1 ½ cup kale
  5. Add noodles, ½ the basil and parsley. Stir in the salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes to heat through. 2 ½ tablespoons fresh basil, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
  6. Garnish with remaining basil and parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 8, with 1 serving being 1/8 of the pasta. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 411mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1700IU (34%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 307kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 411mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1700IU 34%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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