Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Submitted by Charlotte J

"Saw this on Everyday Italian, it looks soooo good and easy to make. Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
2. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
3. 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.
4. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl.
5. Stir in the Parmesan.
6. Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.
7. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

Reviews

[Denise!]

This was delicious. It's a bit calorie laden for us, but I had some leftover pesto to use up and this fit the bill. I didn't find it quite creamy enough to suit me, so I added a bit of cream. One of the best tomato based pasta dishes I've found.

 

[WW Girl]

I love sun dried tomatoes so for me this was easily 5 stars. It was bold, big flavor. Loved it. My husband did not care for it, but he doesn't love sun dried tomatoes to the extent that I do.

 

[Flying Dumpling]

Delicious, I used packed grated mozzarella because I couldn't find thicker grated Parmesan where I lived. You got this recipe from food network.com at Everyday Italian didn't you?

 

[Ria Bia]

Easy and delicious...LOVE IT!!

 

[willisemail]

This is always a favorite with guest. It makes a pretty presentaton served in a clear bowl. I add grilled chicken and it is a complete meal.