Easy Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Easy Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a fresh, flavorful, and versatile dish combining aromatic basil pesto with the sweet tang of sun-dried tomatoes for a quick, satisfying meal. Its simplicity, vibrant colors, and customizable nature make it a perfect choice for any occasion or season.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta any type; farfalle was used here
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Pasta cooking water as needed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for garnish
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. When there are about 30 seconds remaining in the cooking time, add the spinach to the boiling water and let it wilt. Once done, drain the pasta and spinach together and return them to the pot. Add the cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomato pesto, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine. If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce. Stir in the lemon juice, then taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Divide the pasta evenly among four bowls and garnish with fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if you like.