TWO-TOMATO ARRABBIATA PESTO PASTA RECIPE

Two-Tomato Arrabbiata Pesto Pasta Recipe image

Provided by GuidingVegan

Number Of Ingredients 10

Salt and pepper
1 pound spaghetti or whole wheat spaghetti
1 cup oil-cured sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup cashew parm
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped chives

Steps:

1.Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. 2.While the pasta is working, using a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, crushed red pepper and 2 tablespoons hot water. With the machine on, drizzle in the EVOO. Add the grape tomatoes, salt and lots of pepper and process until smooth. Transfer the sauce to a large, shallow bowl and stir in the cashew parm and most of the parsley and chives. 3.Stir in the reserved pasta cooking water, then add the pasta and toss vigorously for a minute or 2. Scatter the remaining herbs on top.