sun dried tomato pesto is so simple to put together with a jar of sun dried tomatoes in oil and a blender.
Ingredients
- 1 shallot peeled and minced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- salt
- 1/2 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes drained from the jar
- 1/4 cup oil from sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese plus more for topping
- 1 pound of linguine or pasta of choice
Instructions
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to a small saucepan, set over medium heat, add a teaspoon of oil.
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when warm, add the shallot, garlic, dried oregano, crushed red pepper and a few pinches of salt.
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cook until translucent and softened, about 3 minutes.
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add the shallot mixture to the blender, along with the sun-dried tomatoes, sun-dried tomato oil and walnuts.
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pulse until very smooth.
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give it a taste and adjust the salt to taste.
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bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
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add the linguine and cook per the package’s instructions, about 8 to 9 minutes.
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drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
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add the drained pasta back to the pot, along with the sauce.
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add the parmesan and toss until coated.
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pour in the pasta water and toss one last time.
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divide amongst bowls or plates and top with more grated parmesan cheese.
i used these items to make this dish:
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