This delicious, gluten-free sundried tomato and garlic pasta is perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner

Are you looking for a quick and easy pasta recipe that’s both gluten-free and dairy-free? Then you’ve come to the right place!

This delicious sundried tomato and garlic pasta recipe I’m sharing takes little time to prep and cook, requires only a few simple ingredients, and contains no gluten or dairy. It’s all vegan-friendly!

Plus, this pasta is a great way to get your fibre and protein in for a super-speedy lunch or dinner! Be sure to try it out this winter – it’s the perfect guilt-free comfort food.

Enjoy!

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Gluten-free sundried tomato and garlic pasta recipe

Serves: 4-5

You’ll need:

  • 350 g gluten-free pasta of choice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 650 g fresh baby spinach, shredded
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup plain hummus
  • 1/4 tbsp sea salt
  • 1/4 freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp whole almonds
  • 10 sundried tomatoes, finely diced

What to do:

  1. Cook your pasta according to the directions on the packaging. Drain the pasta, then place it back into the empty pot.
  2. Add the garlic and olive oil to the pot and cook for two to three minutes.
  3. Add in the spinach, sea salt and black pepper, and cook for a further two to three minutes or until the spinach is wilted.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and mix in the hummus and sundried tomatoes.
  5. Transfer to pasta to a large serving bowl and top with almonds.

If you try out this tasty recipe, be sure to let me know your thoughts!

Seven tell-tale signs you’re gluten intolerent

Science has linked over 55 diseases to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye and barley. And shockingly enough, a whopping 99% of people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed!

 

In addition, around 15% of the population is gluten intolerant. Does this include you?

 

If you have any of the following symptoms, it could very well mean you have gluten intolerance…

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#1: Digestive issues

You suffer from digestive issues such as bloating, cramping, general abdominal discomfort and so on after eating. Note: This is pretty common in children.

#2: Fatigue

You experience fatigue, brain fog or a feeling of tiredness after eating a meal that contains gluten.

#3: Autoimmune disease diagnosis

You’ve been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, scleroderma or multiple sclerosis.

#4: Neurologic symptoms

You feel dizzy, disorientated or off balance after eating a meal that contains gluten (this symptom goes hand in hand with fatigue).

#5: Headaches

You suffer from bad headaches or migraines that usually last a considerable amount of time after eating gluten.

#6: Inflammation

The joints in your fingers, wrists, knees, hips and so on are swollen and painful.

#7: Mood issues

You experience anxiety, depression, mood swings and/or ADD after eating gluten.