A couple of days ago, I posted the recipe for Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto. The first dish I used it in is this wonderful Pasta. All I needed to do was to toss the cooked Pasta in the Pesto, and voila! my lunch was ready.
The best part about this Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto was that it was light, aromatic and so full of flavour.
I have quite a bit of pesto in store and look forward to making this Pasta again.
Also try the Basil Walnut Pesto.
How to Make Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto
Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto
This pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto is chockful of flavour and aromatic to boot. It is also light on the stomach and makes for a great one-pot meal.
Ingredients
- Pasta - 200 gms
- tbsp Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto - 2 to 3
- tbsp Olive Oil - 1
- Salt to Taste
- Black Pepper Powder to Taste Optional
Instructions
- Boil about 1 litre of water.
- When the water comes to a rolling boil, add about 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Add the Pasta and cook till done.
- Drain the water completely.
- Add the Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto.
- Mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper powder, if required.
- Serve warm.
Notes
* I used Fusilli. However, I think Penne might be better suited.
* For best results, make the Pasta just before you want to eat it.
* This is a rather dry Pasta. For a creamier texture, add either 1/4 cup cream or then grind the Pesto with 1/4 cup mashed Avocado and then mix with the Pasta
Nutrition
Serving: 3 g
Penne or fusili it doesn’t matter. That carbs in pasta with that pesto matters.. 😉 😉 love the pasta and the pesto.
Haven’t you read that Pasta is good for weight loss? Latest research (or should I say trend? :p) Apparently one should eat more of it!
I love sundried tomatoes. This pasta is a winner!