Pesto Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus

Submitted by sofie-a-toast

"adapted from Damn Delicious...and it is too!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 3-4

ingredients

• 8 ounces medium pasta shells
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup basil pesto
• 1⁄3 cup julienned sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, in small cubes

directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
3. Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Let cool before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
4. In a large bowl, combine pasta, asparagus, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella.