Red Pesto Pasta

Name: Red Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. dry pasta of choice; 1 cup roasted red peppers (from a jar of whole roasted red peppers); 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained; 1/4 cup pitted green olives; 3 Tbsp. pine nuts ((sub chopped walnuts)); 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese ((sub nutritional yeast if making vegan)); 2 garlic cloves ((sub 1 tsp. garlic powder)); 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Optional: Sauteed mushrooms, spinach, and/or protein of choice for serving (shrimp, grilled chicken, meatballs, etc.)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

Red Pesto Pasta is made with pantry staples and comes together in just 20 minutes. Add veggies or your protein of choice, and this easy weeknight pasta will become a family favorite.

Updated at: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 03:41:18 GMT