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April 3, 2014

Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Last Updated on October 13, 2020 by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta makes a great weeknight meal that everyone will love!

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Bowl of Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta.

This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta is a delicious easy dish that can be prepared quickly with only a few ingredients. It's a great option when you need something in a hurry and it just perfect for weeknight dinners as it can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Bowl of Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta.

If you have picky eaters in your household then you know how important it is to have good healthy recipes that are easily adaptable, this recipe is perfect for that.

Possible Add-Ins

There is so much flexibility with this pasta dish. You can toss in some cooked chicken, sausage, ground beef or shrimp for added protein. You can also add some cooked veggies such as spinach, onions or mushrooms. Black olives would also be a delicious addition.

Sun-dried tomato pesto is packed with concentrated flavour which means that this dish can taste great with very little effort.

Mascarpone cheese is a rich, thick and creamy cow’s milk cheese that has a mild flavour and can be used in sweet or savoury dishes. Adding it to this dish with a bit of the reserved cooking liquid from the pasta and the sun-dried tomato pesto makes this pasta dish nice and creamy. 

You can adjust how creamy your pasta is by adding more or less mascarpone cheese and adding a bit more of the pasta water to adjust the consistency. 

Best of all, this is a kid-friendly recipe that will make everyone happy. Enjoy!

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If you make this recipe let me know how it went for you in the comment section below. I'd love to know if you made any variations to the recipe and how it worked out. And if you take a picture, share it with me on Instagram by tagging #sweetandsavourypursuits, I love to see your photos!

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Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta makes a great weeknight meal that everyone will love!
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 -4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ lb. dried medium-sized pasta
  • ¼ cup mascarpone
  • 4 tbsp. sundried tomato pesto
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano more for serving
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil Leaves

Instructions
 

  • Over high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • When the pasta is al dente, remove ¼ cup of the pasta cooking liquid before draining the pasta.
  • Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the mascarpone, pesto and Parmigiano and stir over low heat. Slowly add just enough of the reserved water to the pasta until you have achieved the desired creaminess.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper. Add fresh basil leaves and serve with more Parmigiano.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 499IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta
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  1. kloesunny @ kloeskitchen.wordpress.com says

    April 10, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    This looks so good! I love your blog! So beautiful!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 10, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Thank you Kloé for the wonderful compliments. They are very appreciated. Just took a look at your blog and you have some great cookie recipes on there. My girls would love the kit kat cookies for sure!

      Reply
      • kloesunny @ kloeskitchen.wordpress.com says

        April 10, 2014 at 8:58 pm

        Your welcome! Your blog is so beautiful! Thanks! My family adored the kit-kat cookies. They are surprisingly addicting, so watch out!

        Reply
        • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

          April 10, 2014 at 9:50 pm

          Thanks again. I'm sure they must be, will have to make a batch and give some away to friends and family!

          Reply
  2. nancyc says

    April 05, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful dish–I love the flavor of sundried tomato pesto!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 05, 2014 at 11:20 pm

      Thank you Nancy! To be honest I usually use basil pesto but then noticed the sundried tomato pesto and decided to give it a try for a change. I'm glad I did!

      Reply
  3. ghina says

    April 04, 2014 at 8:03 am

    This sounds delicious! Looking forward to trying mascarpone in pasta! And I love that it takes so little time. Thanks for posting!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 04, 2014 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Ghina. The mascarpone makes the pasta really nice and creamy, but it is not a salty cheese, so make sure you add the parmigiano for extra flavour!

      Reply
  4. V says

    April 03, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    Looks delicious!
    What type of pasta is that? Also, do you have a recommended brand for the sun-dried tomato pesto?

    Cheers!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 03, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      I used an artisanal pasta named Gnocchi Sardi, probably named that way because its shape resembles gnocchi. I found it in an Italian gourmet food shop. I don't have a recommended brand of pesto, the one I used for this recipe is called Paese mio, True Taste of Italy.
      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. Jennifer says

    April 03, 2014 at 7:10 am

    This looks really good and easy to make. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says

      April 03, 2014 at 8:55 am

      Glad you think so, thank you Jennifer!

      Reply

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