SUNDRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA !

 Here is a quick pasta dinner which can be made in no time, if you have sun-dried tomato pesto handy.  I love anything made of sun-dried tomato.  More than creamy pasta I always love this kind of low fat versions of pasta.  Even though I make this very often this time it was so special, yes because of the fruity Olive oil, juicy sun-dried tomato packed with olive oil and herbs are all from Italy.  The pasta was so flavorful and we enjoyed it to the core.  It was absolutely delicious and light.  Enjoy Sun-dried tomato pesto pasta with your favorite wine!!!

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SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO

Ingredients :

Sun-dried Tomato - 1 cup (Sun dried tomato packed with olive oil and herbs, drained)
Basil - 1/2 cup
Walnuts - 1/4 cup (You can choose any nuts like almond or pine nuts of your choice)
Salt - 1/2 tbsp (or as needed)
Red chilli flakes - 1 tbsp (or as needed)
Italian seasoning - 1/2 tbsp
Garlic - 3 cloves
Olive oil - 1/4 cup

Method :

1. Blend all the above ingredients in the food processor and store it in the air tight container.
2. Refrigerate and use when needed.  

 

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA

Ingredients :

Pasta - 2 cup (any shape)
Olive oil - as needed
Sun-dried tomato pesto - 5 to 6 tbsp or needed as per your taste
Basil or parsley - chopped for garnishing
Parmigiano Reggiano - For serving

Method :

Serve hot with Parmigiano reggiano and Garnish with Parsley or basil !!! Enjoy !!!

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