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A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.

Sun Dried Tomato Spaghetti

I am craving a sunny dish today for dinner: so how about making a bunch of sun dried tomato spaghetti!

Course Lunch, Main Course, Starter
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 people
Calories per serving 799 kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 oz dry spaghetti (250 g)
  • 3 oz sun dried tomatoes (85 g)
  • 3 tbsp capers in brine
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Chop the sun dried tomatoes up roughly. Use dried tomatoes like me? Soak them in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. Using sun dried tomatoes in oil or brine? Skip this step!

    A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.
  2. In the meantime place the pan with salted water over high heat until boiling. Then add the spaghetti and cook it until tender. Add the chopped sun dried tomatoes and garlic paste to a blender. If you soaked the tomatoes in water, then squeeze them out gently and discard the soaking water.

    A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.
  3. Blend the tomatoes and garlic. Season it with a pinch of pepper and salt. Pour in about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and blend again. Gradually add in more oil. Then add the tomato paste.

    A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.
  4. Blend again. Check the seasoning. Add extra pepper or salt. Drain the cooked pasta. Then add it back to the pan. Then pour in the tomato tapenade. Also add the capers.

    A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.
  5. Stir the pasta well. Transfer it onto deep plates and serve immediately.

    A 20-minute sun dried tomato soup recipe with arugula and codfish... This is a yummy lunch soup! Learn how to make sun dried tomatoes at home.