Best 7 Pesto Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipes

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Pesto and sun dried tomatoes are a match made in culinary heaven. The bright, garlicky flavor of pesto combines perfectly with the sweet, tangy notes of sun dried tomatoes, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elaborate dish for a special occasion, pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes is sure to please. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for pesto pasta with sun dried tomatoes, so that you can find the perfect one to suit your taste and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PESTO PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES



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A deliciously easy pesto pasta dish with sun dried tomatoes.

Provided by Leigh Anne Wilkes

Categories     Main Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz. pasta (cooked al dente)
1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes (cut up)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (roughly chopped)
1 clove garlic (roughly chopped)
2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 slices bacon (chopped (or pancetta))
2 cups chicken breast (cooked and diced)
4 Tbsp. pesto
Parmigiano reggiano cheese (shaved)
sea salt
cracked pepper

Steps:

  • Boil pasta in a stock pot for 8 minutes
  • Drain and rinse with cold water
  • Set aside
  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat and cook bacon or pancetta
  • When halfway cooked, add the olive oil and garlic
  • Saute for 30 seconds
  • Add the cooked chicken
  • Add the pasta and sun-dried tomatoes
  • Toss to coat
  • Add the pesto, using more or less dependig on your taste
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in the parsley
  • Shave parmigiano reggiano over top

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Sodium 317 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces penne pasta
1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2 garlic cloves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
  • Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto image

The best sun-dried tomato pesto.

Provided by MRS. CINDY SCHMIDT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup chopped pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
¼ cup red wine
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PESTO PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb. corkscrew pasta
Kosher salt
4-oz. jar sun-dried tomato halves, drained and cut in 1/4" slices
half a 16-oz. bag frozen broccoli florets
1 cup prepared basil pesto (recipe follows)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted in a skillet until lightly browned
1/4 cup manchego cheese, cut in pieces
3 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
1/4 cup olive oil
salt to taste

Steps:

  • PASTA: Put broccoli in a microwave safe bowl with two tablespoons of water, cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir once half way through cooking time. Remove, drain and set aside.
  • Boil pasta in plenty of salted water until al dente. Reserve one cup cooking water, drain pasta and set aside. Return pasta to cooking pot and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, pesto sauce and broccoli. Add warm pasta cooking water and stir just until sauce is evenly distributed (you may not use all the water). Serve immediately.
  • PESTO: Pulse garlic, pine nuts and manchego cheese until coarsely chopped, about the size of peas. Add basil leaves and pulse briefly to combine. With food processor running, add oil gradually in a thin stream to make a smooth paste. Add salt to taste.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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This quick and easy pasta dish proves that simple is best! All you need are tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, half-and-half, Parmesan and chopped walnuts.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pkg. (9 oz. each) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 jar (12 oz.) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, undrained
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, drain tomatoes, reserving half the oil. Process tomatoes and reserved oil in food processor or blender until smooth. Add cheese and nuts; process 30 sec. or until blended. Transfer to small saucepan.
  • Add half-and-half; stir. Cook on medium heat until 3 to 5 min. or heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

PESTO ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY



Pesto Asparagus And Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garlic, asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, penne pasta, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, sun-dried tomato, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cloves garlic
15 spears asparagus
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon pepper, to taste
8 oz penne pasta
4 cups fresh basil leaves
⅓ cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup sun-dried tomato
½ cup parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425˚F/220˚C.
  • In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
  • Remove the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. Cut the remaining spears into quarters and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over the asparagus and toss so each piece is evenly coated. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • In the boiling water, cook the penne for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
  • Using a blender or food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil until it becomes a paste. Add in Parmesan and salt and blend.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus, and pesto (about 3 hefty tablespoons). Toss together and serve hot or cold, and top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 12 grams

LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Parmesan     Basil     Almond     Fall     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound linguine

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until nuts are finely chopped. With machine running, gradually add oil, then 1/2 cup water, blending until almost smooth. Transfer pesto to bowl. Mix in 1/3 cup cheese. Season to taste with salt.
  • Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Add pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved water to form thin sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining cheese.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese are essential for a flavorful pesto. Look for sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil, as they will add more flavor to the dish.
  • Make the pesto ahead of time: Pesto can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy meal.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the pesto well.
  • Add the pesto to the pasta immediately after it is cooked: This will help the pesto to adhere to the pasta and prevent it from becoming watery.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese: This will add a pop of flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pesto pasta with sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner option, give pesto pasta with sun-dried tomatoes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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