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Home » Creative Recipes » Recipe Attributes » Budget-friendly » Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Dec 1, 2013
UPDATED: Jan 24, 2020
4 Reviews / 4.8 Average
18 Comments
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This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta tastes amazing! The pasta is covered with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and sprinkled with bacon, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and parsley. Quick, easy, and delicious.

Sun Dried Tomat Pesto Pasta Spaghetti Salad

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

Simple, fast, easy, yet flavorful pasta dishes are always popular, especially for a quick lunch or easy weeknight meal. With only 5 ingredients (+ salt and pepper) and 30 minutes, you can have a pasta dish that bursts with flavor that you will make over and over again.

In addition, you likely already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. That is how I came up with the recipe. Two days after Thanksgiving, we did not want to look at another piece of turkey, dressing, or mashed potatoes. I wanted something different, but didn’t want to spend a lot of time preparing it. I had a jar of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto in the refrigerator, as well as spaghetti, bacon, and parmesan. This dish was created solely based on what I had on hand.

Sun Dried Tomat Pesto Pasta Spaghetti Salad

What You’ll Need To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

You will need only 5 ingredients plus salt and pepper.

  • Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
  • Spaghetti
  • Bacon
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Parsley

For a more detailed list of ingredients with the specific amounts for each one, scroll down to the bottom of this blog post, just before the comments, for the printable recipe card.

How To Make Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

It turned out to be so easy to make. Boil the spaghetti per the instructions on the box. Meanwhile, cook the bacon. I like to cook it in the oven because it cooks evenly without curling and does not make a mess. However, it would certainly work cooking it in the skillet as well. Either way will be fine.

Sun Dried Tomat Pesto Pasta Spaghetti Salad

In a large bowl, add the spaghetti and spoon in the sun-dried tomato pesto. Stir until the pesto covers all the pasta. Toss in the bacon, dried parsley, and parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with salt and cracked black pepper. Serve and enjoy!

Sun Dried Tomat Pesto Pasta Spaghetti Salad

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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

This pasta is covered with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and sprinkled with bacon, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and parsley.
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 168kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

  • 1 package spaghetti
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup dried parsley use fresh if you have it
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions 

  • Prepare the spaghetti per the package directions, and drain.
  • Cook the bacon, either in the oven for 10 minutes or in a skillet on top of the stove. Remove and place on a plate with paper towels. Crumble the bacon.
  • Dump the spaghetti into a large bowl. Stir in the sun-dried tomato pesto and cover all the spaghetti with the pesto. Sprinkle in the crumbled bacon, parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper. Toss until everything is evenly combined. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg

Filed Under: Budget-friendly, Father's Day, Game Day, Gourmet, Italian, July 4th, Mediterranean, Memorial Day, Pasta, Pasta Salads, Quick and Easy, Savory, Side Dishes, Spring, Stove Top, Summer Tagged With: pasta, pesto, salad, summer, sun-dried tomato pesto

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Comments

  1. deb @ Kneaded Creations says

    December 2, 2013 at 8:35 am

    Just one word- YUM! I am so tired of sweets and turkey, this looks really great! just popping over from the Marvelous Monday Link Party. I have pinned, liked and tweeted, and g+-ed. I would love it if you would drop by my site at http://www.kneadedcreations.com for a short visit! I will look forward to seeing you there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations

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  2. Lori Hart says

    December 3, 2013 at 11:19 am

    This looks amazing and I’m always searching out new pasta recipes. Found you at the Tuesday Talent Show link up. I am now a permanent hostess of Tasty Tuesdays and would love you to link up this recipe. Here is the link http://bit.ly/1htHZV7
    Lori

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  3. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

    February 28, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Sun dried tomato pesto is delicious, how great to use it with spaghetti. Thanks for sharing this with Foodie Friends Friday Noodles & Pasta Party this week. I’ve pinned and am sharing.

    Reply
  4. The Ninja Baker says

    March 1, 2014 at 12:31 am

    Saw your photo at the Noodle Party…So glad I clicked and got your delicious, do-able recipe.
    (If interested, I’m the shrimp mac ‘n cheese à la japonais.)

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 6, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Thank you for visiting!

      Reply
  5. Joanne T Ferguson says

    March 2, 2014 at 3:11 am

    G’day! The ultimate YUM!
    Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Nothing but Noodles Pasta party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 6, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thank you! Loved the Noodle Pasta Party! Thank you for hosting it!

      Reply
  6. Martha @ A Family Feast says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    This looks fantastic! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      March 6, 2014 at 7:02 am

      Thank you Martha!

      Reply
  7. Joanne T Ferguson says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    G’day! I am glad I refound this post today Michele!
    Love the ease and simplicity! YUM! Great entertaining dish!
    Sharing the love today!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 1, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks Joanne! I appreciate the kind words.

      Reply
  8. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says

    January 11, 2018 at 4:27 am

    I finally got to make this sun-dried tomato pesto pasta this past weekend and it was such a hit!! This is so Instagrammable and adorable. Thx for sharing recipe!

    Reply
  9. Bella Hardy says

    May 28, 2018 at 7:12 am

    This is incredibly delicious and really too easy. My husband said this sun-dried tomato pesto pasta was better than any butter chicken he has ever eaten before his vegan life. Thx for sharing!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 28, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Hi Bella, thanks for your kind words. I’m so happy you and your husband liked the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta. That is one of our favorites too.

      Reply
  10. Rosamonde Simone @ KetoBotyToneAvis says

    August 16, 2019 at 1:51 am

    Your recipe of ‘sun-dried-tomato-pesto-pasta’ looks so amazing and yummy. I love it, thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
  11. Edward says

    November 13, 2019 at 4:40 am

    i love pasta .it is very tasty and healthy.thanks for this post

    Reply
  12. Hqketodiet says

    May 6, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    I made this for supper the other day. Everyone loved it!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      May 6, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply

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