PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

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

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 354.6, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 13.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 14.7

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