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.
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.
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.
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!
- 1 package spaghetti
- 1 jar sun-dried tomato pesto
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup dried parsley (use fresh if you have it)
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 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!
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deb @ Kneaded Creations says
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
Lori Hart says
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
Joanne/WineLady Cooks says
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.
The Ninja Baker says
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.)
Michele says
Thank you for visiting!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! The ultimate YUM!
Thanks for sharing at the Foodie Friends Friday Nothing but Noodles Pasta party!
Cheers! Joanne
Michele says
Thank you! Loved the Noodle Pasta Party! Thank you for hosting it!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
This looks fantastic! Pinned!
Michele says
Thank you Martha!
Joanne T Ferguson says
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
Michele says
Thanks Joanne! I appreciate the kind words.
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
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!
Bella Hardy says
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!
Michele says
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.