Directions
This Sun Dried Tomato Macaroni Salad is something I came up with on a lazy Sunday. It is easy to make, hearty and comforting. If you love sun dried tomatoes and pesto flavors then you are going to love this dish. 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.
When making this Sun Dried Tomato Macaroni Salad, be sure your using a good quality pasta as it will make a world of difference in how this recipe tastes.
You can make this with regular elbow macaroni, but I highly recommended trying a spiral macaroni like this as it is more firm and goes well with chewy sundried tomatoes.
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 in this recipe too!
HOW TO MAKE SUN DRIED TOMATO MACARONI SALAD
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!
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Sun Dried Tomato Macaroni Salad
Fantastic Vegetarian Dish!
Ingredients
- 5 cups Large Swirly Macaroni
- 250 grams Dried Sun Dried tomatoes, diced
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 5 tbsp Classico Basil Pesto
- 3 cups White Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
You can always omit the cheese and add in your favorite dressing!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 775Total Fat: 44gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 616mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 9gSugar: 20gProtein: 33g
