Pasta with SunDried Tomatoes

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Pasta with SunDried Tomatoes

Enjoy a burst of Italian flavors with this easy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe. Fresh sun-dried tomatoes and a rich, nutty pesto perfectly complement 1 pack spaghetti for a satisfying meal in just minutes!

1,349kcal

6 Portions · 804 g

Protein
63 g
Carbohydrates
59 g
Fat
88 g
Fiber
25 g
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6

g
  • Spaghetti
  • Pistachio30 grams
  • Cashew20 grams
  • Pine Nut10 grams
  • Salt
  • White Pepper
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes120 grams
  • Fresh Basil1 handful
  • Olive Oil2 tablespoons
  • Parmesan100 grams
  • Lemon Juice

Cooking the Pasta and Prepping the Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Boil 1 pack spaghetti in salted water until al dente (follow package directions).

  2. 2

    Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.

  3. 3

    Finely chop 120 g sun-dried tomatoes.

In a blender, combine

  1. 4

    30 g pistachios

  2. 5

    20 g cashews

  3. 6

    10 g pine nuts

  4. 7

    A handful of fresh basil

  5. 8

    2 tbsp olive oil

  6. 9

    100 g Parmesan

  7. 10

    Juice of ½ lemon

  8. 11

    Salt and white pepper to taste

  9. 12

    Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Combining and Serving

  1. 13

    Toss the hot spaghetti with the blended pesto.

  2. 14

    Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

  3. 15

    Gradually add the reserved 1 cup of pasta water to form a silky, creamy sauce.

  4. 16

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious pasta dish!

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