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vegetarian pasta skillet with sundried tomatoes
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Vegetarian Pecan Tomato Pasta

Vegetarian Pecan Tomato Pasta is a quick and delicious dish ready in under 30 minutes. Loaded with pecans, tomato, pepper and fresh herbs.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time18 mins
Total Time28 mins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy pasta dinner, pasta skillet, skillet dinner, vegetarian dinner idea
Servings: 8
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Boil and drain pasta according to the package instructions. Cook to al dente.
  • While the pasta is cooking, prepare the next steps.
  • Add pecans to a food processor and pulse to break apart into small pieces.
  • 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.
  • Stir in the kale and pecans. Cook until wilted for 5 minutes.
  • Add noodles, ½ the basil and parsley. Stir in the salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Garnish with remaining basil and parsley and serve immediately.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

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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.**

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1700IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg