Spaghetti with sun-dried tomato
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Background
This spaghetti with sun-dried tomato pesto is a quick and easy dish - perfect for busy days. It can be eaten cold too, so you can take it with you in your lunch-box or to a picnic. Use gluten-free spaghetti if your diet requires it - and you can make it with other types of pasta too!
Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti
- 15g ripe cheery tomatoes on the vine
- 10 black olives, pitted
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
- For the pesto:
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil and
- 2 Tbsp of the olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ½ teaspoon capers, drained
- 2 Tbsp finely grated Parmesan
- 1 handful of basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the pack.
- In the meantime put the pesto ingredients into a food processor and pulse until until you get a rough paste.
- Finely chop the sun-dried tomatoes, quarter the tomatoes, and slice the olives.
- Drain the pasta, then place it in a mixing bowl.
- Add the pesto, toss well, then add the tomatoes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix gently.
- Serve with freshly ground pepper and a few basil leaves.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Occasions: - Parties - Picnic
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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