Inspiration: Two of my favorite ingredients: Pasta & Sundried Tomatoes
Creation: Penne with Sundried Tomato Pesto
What:
- 8 oz Penne
- 1 Jar Sundried Tomatoes in olive oil (If unavailable use 1pkg Sundried Tomatoes): chopped
- 1 Bunch Fresh Basil: Chopped (approx. 1/4 cup)
- 2 Garlic Cloves: Minced
- 1/2cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4cup Parmesan: fresh & grated + extra Parmesan for sprinkling on top (Amount depends upon pallet: I love Parmesan so I may use more…personal preference!)
How:
- Bring large pot of water to boil: Salt
- Add Penne boil 8-9 minutes: Al dente’ – Reserve 1/4 cup salted pasta water
- In food processor: blend sundried tomatoes, basil, garlic & parmesan until well chopped & mixed
- Add olive oil & pulse until well combined: pesto will be a bit chunky which is good for texture
Plate Up:
- Pour Pesto into large bowl
- Top Pesto with Penne & 1/4 cup pasta water to help create sauce
- Toss
- Sprinkle with desired amount of Parmesan
- Serve
Simple creation & superb combination! What better combination can one create than sundried tomato, basil & garlic?!? If you love tomato based sauce this is an easy & elegant way to prepare sauce for pasta.
Ciao’
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