Creamy Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

This Creamy Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The combination of creamy pesto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and salty Parmesan cheese is irresistible. And the best part? It's ready in under 30 minutes.

Growing up, my mother would always make me a simple pasta dish with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. It was one of my favorite meals, and I would always ask her to make it for me. As I got older, I started to experiment with different variations of the dish, and this Creamy Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and salty, and it's sure to become a favorite of yours, too.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 3 servings cooked pasta
• 1/4 cup pesto
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• fresh basil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce by whisking together the pesto, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
3. Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and toss to coat.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.

Why It Works

• The combination of creamy pesto, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and salty Parmesan cheese is irresistible.
• The heavy cream adds a richness and creaminess to the sauce, while the sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness.
• The Parmesan cheese adds a salty depth of flavor and helps to thicken the sauce.
• This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal.