Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.  Reserve about a cup of the pasta liquid and then drain pasta and add back into the pot.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, add all remaining ingredients (use the entire jar of sun-dried tomatoes, including the oil) to a food processor and blend until a thick sauce is formed.

Step 3

Add the pesto to the pasta, mix together and slowly add the hot pasta water to thin it out a little bit.  I prefer to thin the sauce with pasta water rather than adding extra olive oil in.

Step 4

Top with fresh basil, tomatoes, pine nuts and serve immediately.  Salt and pepper to taste.