Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Nutrition
Calories: 256 kcalCarbohydrates: 20 gProtein: 9 gFat: 25 gSaturated Fat: 8 gCholesterol: 1 mgSodium: 156 mgFiber: 5 gSugar: 8 gVitamin A: 2.675 IUCalcium: 25 mgIron: 7 mg
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 whole garlic clove chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 - 10 minutes. Drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, combine the oil, water, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese in a blender and puree.
- Toss the pesto with the pasta, tomatoes, and remaining cheese. Serve hot.