Cold Pesto Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes

Name: Cold Pesto Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Whole-grain pasta; 60 g fresh basil; 40 g pine nuts; 50 g parmesan; 100 ml olive oil; 100 g sun-dried tomatoes; 10 g garlic

Refreshing whole-grain pasta tossed in basil pesto, perfect for keeping in the fridge for a quick lunch.

Total: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 515
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 28 g
Carbs: 52 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Whole-grain pasta400 g
fresh basil60 g
pine nuts40 g
parmesan50 g
olive oil100 ml
sun-dried tomatoes100 g
garlic10 g

Method

5 steps

Boil the whole-grain pasta in salted water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
In a blender, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan until a smooth pesto forms.
Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until well coated.
Chill the pasta in the refrigerator before serving.