This easy stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover pasta and pesto. The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor, while the Parmesan cheese adds a rich and nutty flavor. This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's a great option for a weeknight dinner.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover pasta and pesto. I had some sun-dried tomatoes in my pantry, so I decided to add them to the mix. The result was a delicious and easy stir-fry that I've been making ever since.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound of your favorite pasta
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup of pesto sauce
1/4 cup of vegetable broth
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are softened.
Add the pesto sauce and vegetable broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the pasta is heated through.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Why It Works
The combination of pasta, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese creates a delicious and flavorful dish.
The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the dish.
The Parmesan cheese adds a rich and nutty flavor to the dish.
This dish is quick and easy to make, and it's a great option for a weeknight dinner.