If you are looking for a pasta dish that is easy and quick to make, but also very tasty, prepare this delicious Pasta with Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella. This recipe deserves a place on the weekly menu, especially during the summer months.
Pasta with Pesto, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella
This pasta dish is the perfect way to end typical pasta recipes. And yes, pasta with tomato sauce, pasta with Bolognese sauce, they are delicious… But wait until you prepare this delicious pasta with homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and arugula.
It won't take me long to convince you to prepare this pasta recipe. Make your own pesto sauce in a few minutes, it's so much better than what you buy at the store. The aromas of the basil mixed with garlic, walnuts and Parmesan will make you drool even before you mix it with the pasta.
This pasta is so versatile, you can add the ingredients that you like the most. This is my version of pasta with pesto, I love the sun-dried tomatoes, the mozzarella and the spicy touch of the arugula.
Ingredients you need to make Pasta with Pesto
You need very few ingredients to be successful making this pasta.
- Pasta: elige la pasta que más te gusta, yo calculo 100 gramos de pasta en crudo por cada persona
- Pesto: I advise you to make your own pesto, it will only take a few more minutes and it is very worth it
- Sun-dried tomatoes: buy sun-dried tomatoes preserved in oil
- Mozzarella: I love using mozzarella balls for this recipe
- Arugula: I add arugula on top of the pasta, I think that the arugula with sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and pesto is the ideal combination
Kitchen utensils you need
You hardly need kitchen utensils to prepare this delicious pasta with pesto.
You need a pot to boil the pasta and possibly a mixer if you have made the decision to prepare your own pesto sauce.
How to make Pasta with Pesto
It's as easy as boiling the pasta. Meanwhile, cut the tomatoes into pieces in the size you prefer.
Once the pasta is ready, add the sun-dried tomato pieces, and the pesto sauce, mix and serve on a plate. Put mozzarella balls on top and some arugula leaves.
Enjoy it!
Frequently asked questions
Below I answer some frequently asked questions, if you do not find the answer, you can leave a comment below.
Can I turn this recipe into a gluten-free recipe?
Yes, just use gluten-free pasta.
I am allergic to walnuts, what do I do?
My pesto recipe has walnuts, but you can change them for the same amount of almonds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, etc.
How do I store the leftovers?
Guárdalo en un recipiente herméticamente cerrado unos 3-4 días.
How can I reheat it?
Heat it for a few minutes in the microwave. Or, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and eat it cold like a pasta salad.
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Pasta With Pesto Sun-dried Tomatoes and Mozzarella
There's nothing more delicious than a pasta al dente with homemade pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and arugula. Follow this homemade pesto recipe with walnuts, you'll have a delicious pesto sauce in less than 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
400 grams your favorite pasta
5 tablespoons homemade pesto
150 grams sun-dried tomatoes in oil
200 grams mozzarella balls
arugula to taste
Instructions
- Make the pasta following the package directions. Meanwhile, cut the sun-dried tomato into small pieces.
- When the pasta is ready, drain the water and put it back in the pot. With the heat turned off, add the pesto and the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and mix well.
- Serve it on plates and decorate with the mozzarella balls and arugula.
Notes
- Make it vegan by skipping the Parmesan cheese.
- Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free pasta.
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