Linguine with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto! This recipe combines al dente linguine with a rich and zesty homemade pesto made from sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts. A splash of fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, while a touch of reserved pasta water ensures a silky-smooth sauce that clings perfectly to each strand of pasta. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Garnish with extra Parmesan and basil for a stunning presentation, and savor every bite of this Italian-inspired pasta perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Linguine pasta
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Toasted pine nuts
- 0.33 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Reserved pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sun-dried tomato pesto. In a food processor, combine the sun-dried tomatoes (with their oil), garlic cloves, fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pulse the food processor until the mixture forms a coarse but well-combined paste. Adjust the consistency by adding small amounts of reserved pasta water if necessary.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
In a large skillet or mixing bowl, toss the cooked linguine with the sun-dried tomato pesto until the pasta is evenly coated. Add reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve the linguine warm, topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.
Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.2 g | 291% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.9 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 260 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 7099 mg | 309% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 252.5 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 90.4 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1165 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 8028 mg | 171% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
