Fast and Easy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta

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   Boil angel hair pasta per box instructions (adding the olive oil to the cooking water before adding the pasta), about 6 minutes or so.

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   Check for preferred softness of pasta.

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   Drain pasta and then quickly toss it back into the cooking pot.

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   Add pesto, fresh tomatoes, and arugula.

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   Toss gently with tongs to evenly coat the pasta.

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   Transfer pasta to a serving dish or individual dishes or bowls.

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   Sprinkle the top with herbed goat cheese and serve immediately.

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   Variations: whole wheat angel hair pasta fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano instead of goat cheese fresh spinach instead of the arugula basil pesto instead of the sun-dried tomato version add sauteed chicken breast strips for a meat version

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   Serving suggestions: serve with herb focaccia or ciabatta bread with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping serve with a caprese salad of fresh roma tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves (with drizzled extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar), salt and pepper

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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