PASTA with PESTO & SUNDRIED TOMATOES

This pasta is made with a very simple sauce and is full of flavor. It takes very little time to make but looks and tastes impressive.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb of spaghetti
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• red pepper flakes, if desired
• 1/4 c. pesto
• 4 oz sundried tomatoes, drained & chopped
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/3 c. parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper
• Fresh Basil

Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente, save at least 1 cup of pasta water.

Saute onion, red pepper, garlic and pepper flakes if using in 1 tbsp of olive oil until translucent and softened. Add pesto, sundried tomatoes and lemon juice. Cook 2 minutes then add parmesan stirring well. Check for seasoning then add salt & pepper to taste. Add cooked pasta and a handful of fresh basil torn or chiffonade. Use reserved pasta water a little at a time to loosen sauce to desired consistency.

To serve: Top with shaved parmesan and more fresh basil.

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