Sun dried tomato pesto pasta (red pesto)

Step 1

Add sun dried tomatoes, ricotta, olive oil, basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese to a food processor and blend into a pesto-like consistency (coarse rather than a puree).

Step 2

Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your taste.

Step 3

In a large pot of boiling water, add salt and then add pasta. Cook according to package instructions and drain when it's al dente.

Step 4

When it's time to drain pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

Step 5

Drain pasta, return it to the pot, stir in pesto and half of the reserved cooking water

Step 6

Toss to coat over medium heat just until well combined, adding the rest of the cooking water to thin out, just as much as needed to get a nice consistency.

Step 7

Season with extra olive oil and black pepper, if you like.

Step 8

Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and shredded basil leaves. Enjoy!