Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

1. 1

   Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped.

4. 4

   Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl.

5. 5

   Stir in the Parmesan.

6. 6

   Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten.

7. 7

   Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.