Description
A simple and flavorful pasta dish featuring penne tossed in homemade pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, blend basil, Parmesan, garlic, and pine nuts until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cooked penne with the pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pesto penne, sun-dried tomatoes, easy pasta recipe