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Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

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This Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta is something I came up with on a lazy Sunday. It is super easy to make and full of some familiar flavors that your going to love!

When making this Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta, be sure your using a good quality pasta as it will make a world of difference in how this recipe tastes. I hope this recipe becomes something you love as much as we did. Like this recipe? Then your sure to like my Spicy Italian Pasta as well.

This dish can be put together in under 30 minutes ✌ So what are you waiting for?

Grab your favorite pasta, I like to use a large swirly macaroni, a jar of pre made “Classico Basil Pesto”, along with white shredded cheddar cheese and of course some sundried tomatoes.

If your wanting to your own Pesto from scratch, I highly recommend checking out this recipe for Easy Basil Pesto Recipe It will work for this recipe too!

HOW TO MAKE SUN DRIED TOMATO PESTO PASTA

Your going to want to start by cooking the pasta. Then while that is happening you can chop and sauté the sun dried tomatoes, this helps to tenderize them and give them flavor.

Unless your using some sundried tomatoes from a jar that is packed in oil. In that case you won’t need to add any extra oil and can skip heating them up all the way at first.

  • Then start by boiling a pot of salted water, then cook the pasta according to the packages institutions. Strain and set aside.
  • Next chop the sundried tomatoes and saute them with 1 tbsp of oil till soft and slightly charred. 
  • Add back in the cooked pasta and toss with the sun dried tomatoes, basil pesto, olive oil and cheddar cheese.
  • Once the cheese has melted serve and enjoy!

Couldn’t you just snuggle up to a BIG bowl of this tonight? Go ahead and create few meal preps with it for the week ahead also if you like. I love to do that when making this recipe.

Your family won’t believe that most of these delicious flavors in a jar, yes I use one simple product to make this pasta special, it is called “Classico Basil Pesto” see below.

Feel free to use Fettuccine or Spaghetti for this recipe as well, just be sure to chop those sundried tomatoes up small enough according to your pasta choice. 

You can always add some sliced chicken breasts or shrimp to this pasta if desired. All the above would work well and add some protein. 

Looking for a gluten free option? Simply find a pasta that is 100% gluten free and your good to go. Who said those with Gluten allergies could not enjoy a good pasta dish too!

Other pasta dishes you’re sure to enjoy!

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Date Night, Dinner ideas, New Year's, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi

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This Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi is made with sun dried tomatoes, kale and parmesan cheese. 

This Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi recipe contains no cream, so is on the lighter side and is  absolutely delicious! So if you are looking for a decadent gnocchi dish minus the excess calories? Then you have come to the right place. 

If you want to make it with cream and the vegetable stock you can as well. However, just be sure to half the vegetable stock so there is not to much liquid.

Also, be sure to sauté the sun dried tomatoes for a minimum of 2 minutes in vegetable stock, this really helps to bring out the flavors. Do this before adding back in the cooked gnocchi.

I have really started to appreciate Italian cuisines more so over the past few years, before I used to prefer Greek. I guess with time my tastes change and I’m so grateful to be able to dabble in all the amazing flavors that the World has to offer.

I could just eat this type of food everyday, nothing really compares to pillowy soft gnocchi.

And when it is tossed in a creamy sauce it’s so good, it will have you craving it often.

The nice thing about this recipe is that it can be whipped up in under 20 minutes.

Which can make for a quick and tasty weeknight meal in no time. 

Go ahead indulge no guilt here!

This recipe would be perfect for a romantic dinner idea, think Valentines day or New Years.

Also you can add some cooked shredded chicken to this or cooked bacon if desired.

As for me I like it just like this, I’m also a huge sun dried tomato lover SO I will add even more sun dried tomatoes to my dish when making it just for myself.

This recipe can be made vegan instead of just vegetarian as well. 

However you would want to replace the sour cream with a vegan options of course.

I will leave that all up to you, I hope you give it a try either way!

Sprinkle some fresh parmesan cheese on top before serving and you will be in Gnocchi heaven…

Bone appetite!

Here are some other Gnocchi recipes that you will love

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Dinner ideas, Pasta, Soups & Stews

Tortellini Kale Sausage Soup

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This Tortellini Kale Sausage Soup is one of those soups that you will want to make a big old pot of and enjoy over a few days. 

Believe it or not but this soup even tastes better the second day, it’s absolutely delicious! 

I have always loved Italian type soups and have been testing out a few of these tortellini sausage recipes over the past year. And decided to finally share my favorite version of it with you today! Mine is pretty similar to allot of those Italian Tortellini soup recipes you will find out there.

However mine has a few differences such as mine will use kale instead of spinach and celery instead of the carrots.

Not to sure why almost all Italian tortellini soups call for carrots these days, but to me that is so wrong. Oh and mine also has a fair amount of parmesan cheese and absolutely “no cream”.

The tomatoes and cheese will make it creamy enough!

I like to use canned tomatoes because it really helps to make this soup super creamy without all the extra fat. I do not recommend using chunked canned tomatoes as some other recipes will have you.

Unless you want a stew not a soup!

Also if you are planning to enjoy this soup over a couple of days, then you will want to add one more cup of chicken stock since the tortellini tends to soak it up overnight. 

I really like to use “spicy italian sausage” for this recipe. Trust me you won’t even notice the spice, however if you cannot get your hands on it.

Then I would recommend adding in a pinch of red pepper flakes.

You do want a little kick added to those crushed tomatoes, it really helps to pick up the flavor.

So that is about it along with some onions, celery and extra spices you too can be enjoying one of the best bowls of Tortellini Kale Sausage Soup.

Also you can use “Passata Sauce” in replace of the stewed canned tomatoes if you desire. Both products work very well for this soup, so it’s totally up to you!

So if your craving a soup to warm you up, but also want a hearty meal. Then this Parmesan Tortellini Kale Sausage Soup will hit the spot!

Notes: Also keep in mind, as with all my recipes. If you want to make more or less of this soup, simple adjust the serving size in the ingredients section above and the servings will automatically adjust for you. This soup can store in the fridge for up to 3 days and or freeze for up to 3 months.

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