An effortless recipe for a quick weeknight meal full of flavor and fresh ingredients!
By: Megan Mckeehan of @brokegirltable
1. Add about 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a medium sized skillet or pan, then saute the shallots
and garlic on medium heat until they become translucent. Add the red pepper flakes and
continue to cook on medium-low heat until the shallots start to turn a golden, caramel
color. Remove from the skillet from heat and set aside to cool.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions
(you’ll want it to be al dente). Reserve about 1-2 cups of the pasta water for later.
3. While the pasta is cooking, make the sun-dried tomato paste. Add the sun-dried
tomatoes with the oil, parmesan cheese, basil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and the cooled
shallots-garlic mixture to a food processor and pulse until a thick paste forms. Add more
red pepper flakes if you prefer a spicier pasta!
4. After the pasta is cooked and drained, add the sun-dried tomato paste to the pot along
with 1 cup of the reserved pasta water. Gently fold the ingredients together, adding more
water if the paste is still thick. Then fold in the arugula. Serve with fresh basil and
parmesan cheese.
A comforting rich and creamy tomato pasta, that's easy enough to make in a pinch! Top with your favorite protein, but we went with shrimp.
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick and flavorful Aged Gouda Pesto Pasta recipe. The rich, nutty flavor of A Dutch Masterpiece 12-Month Aged Gouda pairs perfectly with the vibrant, herbaceous pesto made from fresh basil, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon. Tossed with DaVinci Bowtie Pasta and a drizzle of premium extra virgin olive oil, this dish is simple yet sophisticated. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect choice for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget to garnish with extra aged Gouda for that final touch of indulgence!