Prepare the gemelli according to the instructions on the package for al dente. Before straining, reserve 2 ounces of pasta water.
Bringing Everything Together
While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet or pot on high heat and add the extra virgin olive oil.
Next, add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add the artichokes, sundried tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper, and dried basil.
Sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Next, add in the pasta and pasta water. Finally, cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.
How To Serve Gemelli Pasta Recipe
Serve this gemelli pasta recipe family style with crusty Italian bread.
Notes
Invent Your Recipe:For this gemelli pasta recipe, I am using a can of artichokes and sliced sundried tomatoes as the complementary ingredients for the pasta. Pasta is versatile, so I would recommend adding whichever vegetables you like to this dish. I would try green beans, spinach, chard, asparagus, eggplant, carrots, or Brussels sprouts.For an even more filling dish, I would add some grilled chicken, pork, or shrimp to this dish. Grill up the meat separately and mix it into the dish when you add the pasta.If you like your pasta with more of a sauce, add in some tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, or canned tomato sauce. Better yet, if you have leftover homemade marinara sauce you could use that instead.