Sunflower Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Sunflower Basil Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pasta (spaghetti, Penne, Macaroni, Bowties, Whatever); 1 package Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Sausage (4 Links); 4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves; 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 cup Hulled Sunflower Seeds (roasted); 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Or Asiago Cheese; 2 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 1 teaspoon Salt, Or To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper Or To Taste; ⅔ cups Water (reserve Water When You Drain The Pasta)

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 2/3 cups of the hot water.
2
Rinse pasta and set aside.
3
Cook sun dried tomato chicken sausage according to package directions.
4
Slice into bite sized pieces and set aside.
5
Place basil, sunflower seeds, olive oil, Parmesan, and garlic into your food processor fitted with the metal blade.
6
Process to a puree, scraping down sides as needed.
7
Place pasta and pesto mixture into a large bowl, add the 2/3 cups of reserved water and toss and mix everything together well.
8
You can toss the sausage into the pasta and pesto mixture as well or top each individual bowl or plate with the desired amount.
9
Delicious!

1547

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pasta (spaghetti, Penne, Macaroni, Bowties, Whatever), 1 package Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Sausage (4 Links), 4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Sunflower Basil Pesto Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sunflower Basil Pesto Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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