Description
Pesto Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Each bite combines fresh pesto, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and tender roasted asparagus for a delightful experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make pasta will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or spaghetti)
- 1 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed)
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss asparagus in olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast asparagus for 15 minutes until tender.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook pasta until al dente.
- Drain pasta, saving a splash of cooking water; combine pasta with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and roasted asparagus in a bowl.
- Add Parmesan cheese and toss gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 20mg