Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Bow-Tie Pasta. This delectable dish tantalizes your taste buds with a vibrant pesto crafted from sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic basil, nutty pine nuts, and tangy Parmesan cheese. Tossed with tender bow-tie pasta, this culinary masterpiece offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
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Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the world of pesto and pasta. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect pesto sauce, the art of cooking pasta to al dente perfection, and the endless possibilities of combining these two culinary wonders into mouthwatering dishes.
PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
- Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BOW TIE PASTA
Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about two years ago playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese to your taste. Instead of making your own pesto you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store.
Provided by JFOCHTMAN
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make pesto: In a small mixing bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- In a small bowl, blanch sun dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well, and slice tomatoes into small pieces.
- In a large skillet over a medium heat, saute garlic in 1/8 cup olive oil. Simmer for 1 minute being very careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and let them saute until tender. Add the pesto, salt, cayenne, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer.
- Bring a large pot of salted water and pasta to a boil. Let pasta cook until al dente, drain well.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta and sauce until the pasta is well coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO WITH BOW TIE PASTA RECIPE
This is a recipe that was in my Sunday newspaper and the American Profile by Kathy Dicharo of Bryan, TX. She says: "Where I work we have Food Day every other month when everyone brings a dish. This pasta dish is a simple recipe with just a few ingredients, but it is big on flavor. I use bowtie pasta because it looks so pretty but any kind of pasta can be used. This recipe is a favorite for all the workers!". It is true that this is DELICIOUS and very rich.The article said 12 servings and it is rich enough that 12 is possible but they would be very small servings. We 8 dinner-sized servings.
Provided by Sooz Cooks
Categories High Protein
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain tomatoes, reserving some of the oil. Cut tomatoes into julienne strips.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain and crumble.
- Drain pasta, shake off excess water and place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and pesto; mix well. Add bacon and Romano and toss well. For a moister consistency, add some of reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Season with black pepper. Serve immediately.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
The best sun-dried tomato pesto.
Provided by MRS. CINDY SCHMIDT
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts are essential.
- To make a smoother pesto, use a food processor or blender. If you don't have one, you can chop the ingredients by hand, but it will take longer.
- If you don't have time to make your own pesto, you can use a store-bought brand. Just make sure to choose one that is made with fresh ingredients and has a good flavor.
- Pesto can be used in a variety of ways. It can be tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or used as a dip for vegetables or crackers.
- If you have leftover pesto, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze pesto for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Sun-dried tomato pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you use it as a pasta sauce, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for vegetables, you're sure to enjoy this flavorful pesto.
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