Description
Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is the ultimate comfort food, delivering restaurant-quality flavors with simple ingredients. The al dente spaghetti is coated in a vibrant, nutty pesto made from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. This dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for any occasion, it’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable—making it a go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, blend sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice until finely chopped.
- Gradually add olive oil while blending until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toss hot spaghetti with the pesto in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg