LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES PESTO

LINGUINE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES PESTO

Here is a delicious pesto recipe that is easy to make. If you are looking for the unique Mediterranean flavors, this pesto combine the nutty flavor of the almonds/pine nuts and the freshness of the basil; this pesto is thick, rich and full of flavors.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound spaghetti

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes

¼ cup unsalted almonds

¼ pine nuts (optional)

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 large garlic clove

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 Basil leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper

STEPS:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain.

Meantime, in a food processor, pulse the sun dried tomatoes, almonds, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese; basil leaves then add the olive oil and puree. Then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss the pasta with the pesto and serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.



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