Best Mediterranean Wild Rice Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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15-MINUTE MEDITERRANEAN PASTA



15-Minute Mediterranean Pasta image

It doesn't get any easier than this Mediterranean-inspired pasta. With just a few simple pantry ingredients, a couple of fresh ingredients, and 15 minutes this easy dinner is ready to serve.

Provided by April Anderson

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces spaghetti
1 garlic clove, smashed
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
1/3 cup halved Kalamata olives
1/2 cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
1 (10-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and quartered (use the kind marinated in herbs)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it according to package directions.
  • While the spaghetti is boiling, add the garlic and olive oil to a small pan. Heat the oil over medium-low heat and let the garlic gently cook in the oil, for about ten minutes. Adjust the heat, if needed, so the garlic doesn't brown too quickly. After ten minutes discard the garlic and turn off the heat.
  • Once the spaghetti is cooked, drain it and return it to the pot. Add everything, except the feta cheese, to the pot with the spaghetti and toss it all to combine. Add 3/4 of the feta, reserve some for serving, and give it one more gentle toss. Serve right away with the extra feta on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Sugar 3.8g, Sodium 978.8mg, Fat 26.7g, SaturatedFat 8.3g, UnsaturatedFat 16.8g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 53.3g, Fiber 5.5g, Protein 14.9g, Cholesterol 33.4mg

MEDITERRANEAN WILD RICE & PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



Mediterranean Wild Rice & Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

A friend of a friend made this dish at a party and it was so simple, tasty and beautiful. I didn't get the recipe, so I guessed on the proportions and it came out perfect. This is best served at room temperature. Enjoy!

Provided by Frau Noeding

Categories     Rice

Time 28m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

0.5 (1 lb) box gemelli pasta, cooked al dente
1 (14 ounce) can cooked wild rice, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1/2 green bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olive, sliced
6 -8 scallions, with some greens, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 -4 large garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (approx.)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (approx.)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Begin to drizzle olive oil and vinegar onto the mixture. Stir to combine. Keep adding oil and vinegar until all ingredients are moistened. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle on the basil. Refrigerate for a couple of hours. Pull out and stir. If mixture seems dry add a little more oil and/or vinegar to moisten.
  • Serve at room temperature.

10-MINUTE SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA



10-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta image

Dinner is ready in 10 minutes with this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta! I use my favorite all-natural sun-dried tomatoes, and I skip heavy cream in favor of a little whole milk and starchy pasta water for a lighter sauce, but you can definitely use heavy cream if you prefer! If you're not worried about keeping this pasta dish vegetarian, toss in some shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover Italian-style baked chicken breast or skillet chicken.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces penne pasta or short pasta of your choice
3 to 4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, (chopped, I used our all-natural sun-dried tomatoes which are bold and flavorful)
Extra virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, (chopped)
4 large garlic cloves, (minced)
Kosher salt
½ cup whole milk
½ to ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese, (more or less to your liking (or a vegetarian Parmesan option))
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or Aleppo-style pepper, (less spicy)
Fresh basil, (torn)

Steps:

  • Begin cooking the pasta. Fill a medium saucepan with plenty of water and season the water well with kosher salt. Bring the water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, till al dente. Make sure to reserve some of the pasta cooking water before you drain the pasta.
  • While the pasta is cooking, work on the sauce. Heat 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil in a large deep pan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the shallots, garlic, and a good pinch of salt and cook, tossing regularly for about a minute. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and cook for another minute or so, tossing until the dried tomato bits have softened a little. Add the milk and a little bit of the pasta cooking water (about ¼ cup) and cook for another minute or two until warmed through. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes.
  • Turn the heat off. Add in the pasta and Parmesan cheese, mix well to make sure the pasta is well-coated (if needed, add a bit more of the pasta cooking water). Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  • Finish with the torn basil and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.9 kcal, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, Fat 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Cholesterol 9.7 mg, Sodium 177.9 mg, Fiber 3.5 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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