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!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Serve the linguine warm, topped with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.

Step 7

Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Linguine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(929.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3358.2

Total Fat 227.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 260.1mg	0%
Sodium 7099.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 252.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g	0%
Total Sugars 43.3g
Protein 90.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1165.3mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 8027.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.9%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 29.6%