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Red Pesto Pasta

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30min

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4 servings

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This vibrant red pesto pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil are blended into a flavorful pesto sauce that coats al dente pasta. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts, this pasta dish is a satisfying and colorful twist on the classic Italian favorite.

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6 g
6 g
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1
Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

2
Prepare the pesto ingredients

Drain and chop the sun-dried tomatoes. Drain and chop the roasted red peppers. Mince the garlic cloves.

3
Toast the pine nuts

In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

4
Make the red pesto

In a food processor, combine the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a smooth paste forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

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Toss the pasta with the pesto

In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the red pesto sauce, adding some of the reserved pasta cooking water if needed to thin the sauce and coat the pasta evenly.

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Serve

Divide the red pesto pasta among 4 serving plates. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts, if desired. Serve hot, enjoying the vibrant colors and delicious flavors of this easy and satisfying pasta dish!

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