Italian
Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
by Michele e Lorenzo · 59.4K subscribers on YouTube
A quick and creamy pasta dish made with a pesto of sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta, almonds, and basil. Perfect for a simple yet flavorful meal.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
9 items- 300 gDry Pasta (spaghetti or similar)Any pasta shape works
- 250 gDried Tomatoes in OilSun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained but reserve a little oil
- 30 gAlmondsOr other nuts like walnuts or pine nuts
- 30 gGrated Cheese (Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino)Grated hard cheese
- 50 gRicottaFresh ricotta
- Fresh BasilA handful, to taste
- SaltTo taste
- Black PepperTo taste
- Pasta Cooking WaterA splash to adjust consistency
Method
- Place the sun-dried tomatoes with a little of their oil, ricotta, almonds, fresh basil, grated cheese, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add a splash of pasta cooking water and blend again to reach a creamy consistency.
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss immediately with the pesto. Do not sauté the pasta; simply combine and serve.
Michele e Lorenzo
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