Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
This Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pesto pasta is the answer to every tomato lover's dreams. Even if you're not a sun-dried tomato fan, there's a great chance you'll love this delicious pasta dish!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb your favorite pasta
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
- 1 cup (firmly packed) sun-dried tomatoes (jarred type, with oil drained away)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1-3 cloves minced garlic to taste
- 3/4-1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 medium bunch fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente in salted water. Remember to reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water once the pasta is cooked.
- While the pasta is cooking, set up the food processor with the various remaining ingredients.
- Once the pasta is al dente, remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Drain the pasta.
- Blend the pesto in the food processor, adding 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water at first.
- If you prefer the sauce to be thinner, add the remaining 1/4 cup of water.
- Add the sauce to the pasta.
- If desired, top with fresh parsley and additional squeeze of lemon juice and/or vegan parm.