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Who can resist a bowl of hearty Pesto Pasta sprinkled with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic? This quick and easy recipe is packed with flavorful ingredients and serves as the perfect dish for both your weekday meals and special occasions.
Let’s dive straight into the recipe:
Ingredients:
– Pasta of your choice – 500gm
– Fresh basil leaves – 2 cups
– Pine nuts – a handful
– Grated Parmesan cheese – 1 cup
– Extra virgin olive oil – 3/4 cup
– Salt
– Freshly ground black pepper
– Garlic cloves – 3
– Sun-dried tomatoes in oil – 1 cup
Instructions:
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Boil water in a large pot, add some salt and cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it while reserving some pasta water.
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To prepare the pesto, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a little pasta water to thin it out.
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In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar over medium heat. Add the tomatoes and sauté for a couple of minutes.
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Add the cooked pasta, followed by generous dollops of the freshly made pesto. Mix the pasta and pesto well, ensuring all the pasta is coated. If the pasta seems too dry, add a little extra pesto or pasta water.
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Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Give everything a good stir and leave it on the heat for another two minutes.
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Garnish with some more fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese before serving!
Each bite of this vibrant pesto pasta is loaded with the freshness of basil and the tangy punch of sun-dried tomatoes, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser! With an appearance so appealing, the dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Remember, the best part about this recipe is that you can customize it according to your preference. Feel free to add grilled chicken, shrimp, or extra veggies if you please!
So why wait? Get into your kitchen and whip up this wonderful Italian delicacy! Do share your experience of cooking this delightful dish in the comments below.
Buon Appetito!
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