Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Bold and Tangy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto with Garlic and Basil Ingredients: 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained) 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts (or walnuts for variation) 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup olive oil (plus more as needed) Salt and black pepper, to taste Directions: In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture becomes a thick, spreadable paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #pesto #sundriedtomato #homemadesauce #italianflavors #garliclover #pastasauce #easyrecipes #quickcondiments #mediterranean #boldflavors #freshbasil #parmesancheese #pestosauce #umamirich #oilbasedsauce #dipspread #glutenfree #mealprep #cheeselovers #condimentgoals This Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is bursting with flavor! Perfect on pasta, sandwiches, or even dolloped on grilled veggies. Ready in 10 mins!

Pesto Chicken Pasta Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan Ingredients: 12 oz penne or fettuccine pasta 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil leaves (for garnish) Directions: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet and cook for 6–8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Pour in heavy cream and pesto. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Add cooked chicken and Parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix well until coated in the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: Approximately 580 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #pestopasta #chickenpasta #easymeals #comfortfood #quickdinner #weeknightdinner #pastalovers #basilpesto #homecooking #italianflavors #parmesancheese #sundriedtomatoes #creamyrecipes #familydinner #cherryTomatoes #herbypasta #freshbasil #pastarecipe #easypastarecipe #pestochicken Pesto Chicken Pasta is your next go-to weeknight dinner! Creamy, herby, and packed with juicy chicken and tomatoes—it’s a dish that’s as delicious as it looks!