Red Pesto Pasta

Name: Red Pesto Pasta
Total time: 25
Yield: 6
Ingredients: kosher salt, to taste; 4 cups dried penne pasta; 1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish; 2 cloves garlic; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; 1 roasted bell pepper; ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes; ½ cup pine nuts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe by Murad Yasin from tasty.co

Dinner 25 Mins.

Ingredients

6 servings

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kosher salt, to taste
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4 cups dried penne pasta
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1 cup fresh basil leaves, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
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2 cloves garlic
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½ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

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1 roasted bell pepper
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¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
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½ cup pine nuts
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Add the penne to the boiling water and cook for 8–10 minutes, until al dente, then drain and return to the pot.
While the pasta cooks, add the basil, garlic, Parmesan, roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Pour the sauce over the pasta and gently toss until well-coated, then transfer to a serving dish and garnish with more Parmesan and basil. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Enjoy!