Creamy Pesto Pasta with Sun-Kissed Tomatoes

Bynews dail

Jan 28, 2025

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried TomatoesIngredients:
1 pound dry pasta (such as penne or fusilli) 1/3 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup cream Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Drain well and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
2.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
3.
Stir in the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the basil has wilted and the ingredients are fragrant.
4.
Gradually whisk in the cream and reserved pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.
5.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves if desired.
Tips:
For a richer flavor, use a high-quality Parmesan cheese.
If you don’t have pine nuts on hand, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more pasta water to thin it out.

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Sun-Kissed Tomatoes

Bynews dail

By news dail

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