Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

pasta with pesto and sun dried tomatoes in a white bowl

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes

This dreamy dish features tender pasta in a creamy, pesto-spiked sauce that's dotted with chewy-sweet sun dried tomatoes. It's light yet satisfying and easily on the table in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword linguine, pasta with pesto, pesto, sun dried tomatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 369kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

8 ounces linguine spaghetti, or pasta of choice
1/4 cup diced oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or more/less to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream or more if needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated or shredded parmesan cheese plus more for serving

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, combine the sun dried tomatoes, pesto, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set the pan over medium heat and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the pasta to the cream mixture and toss to coat. If desired, add more cream to create a thinner sauce.
Season the dish with salt and pepper.
Serve with parmesan cheese on top and on the side.

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