Red Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
773 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Red Pesto Pasta
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Red pesto pasta with sundried tomatoes, garlic, toasted pignoli nuts, oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, simmered with cream and tossed with fusilli pasta.
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Ingredients
For the red pesto
- 8 ounces sun-dried tomatoes drained, reserve the oil, oil-packed
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil reserved from sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano grated
For the pasta
- 1 pound fusilli pasta or any shape you like
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups water will most likely not need all of it, reserved pasta water
- parmigiano reggiano grated, for serving
Instructions
- Blend together the red pesto ingredients except for the cheese. If needed, use a bit more extra olive oil to blend together. Once blended, mix in the grated cheese and season pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil then cook pasta until al dente.
- In a large pan saute the red pesto over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Once simmering turn the heat down to low and wait for the pasta.
- Add the pasta and a 1/2 cup of pasta water to the red pesto cream sauce and toss to coat. If needed add more of the pasta water to loosen it up. Turn the heat off and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmigiano. Enjoy!
Notes
- The sun-dried tomato oil will add to the flavor of the dish, but regular olive oil can also be used.
- Always reserve pasta water. If the pasta dries out before serving, just add a few ounces of the pasta water to bring the consistency right back to perfect.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
773kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
98.7g
(33%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37.1g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
10.6g
(53%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
933mg
(20%)
Fiber
7.6g
(30%)
Sugar
4.1g
(8%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 773 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 773kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 98.7g | 33% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37.1g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 933mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% |
| Sugar | 4.1g | 8% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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