
A perfect pesto pasta to complement grilled meats and a green salad!
Sun dried tomato pesto is flavourful and simple to make!
Sun dried tomato pesto is flavourful and simple to make!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 bag of fun pasta
- 1 cup oil packed sun dried tomatoes, drained
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
- 3 cloves garlic, halved
- ¾ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place garlic pieces in food processor and pulse until completely minced.
- Add sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pine nuts to food processor.
- With the food processor running, gradually add the olive oil until pesto is smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, but reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Combine pesto and reserved water in same pot. Add pasta and toss over low heat until pasta is coated. Add additional pesto as desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm!