Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta
• ½ cup basil pesto
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 12 oz pasta and cook until al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, toast the 1/4 cup pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes, shaking often.

3. 3

   Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Return pasta to the pot.

4. 4

   Stir in the 1/2 cup pesto, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped if large), and 1/2 cup grated parmesan. Add reserved water a splash at a time until the sauce coats the pasta nicely.

5. 5

   Season with the 1/2 tsp black pepper and additional salt if needed. Top with the toasted pine nuts and serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Colander
• Skillet
• Measuring cups
• Wooden spoon

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