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Leslie's Kitchen: Spaghetti with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Roasted Tomato Confit

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Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces spaghetti; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 8 sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil; 2 pints cherry tomatoes; about two cops packed fresh basil leaves; Salt and pepper; salt and pepper; splash of Gratsi White; fresh basil leaves (a handful for sauce, plus extra for garnish)

Embrace the harmony of ingredients, following the simple steps to create this mouthwatering pasta dish. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your family, or hosting a dinner party, this dish is guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds.

By Leslie Carney

@lemongrovelane

June 28, 2023

By Leslie Carney

Ingredients

14

ounces spaghetti
2

cloves crushed garlic
2/3

cup olive oil
1/3

cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
1/3

cup pine nuts
8

sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil
2

pints cherry tomatoes
about two cops packed fresh basil leaves
Salt and pepper

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

40 Minutes

4 servings

Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F

A plate of spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and basil sits on a marble table, next to a glass of rosé, vintage silverware, a candle, and a book with a coastal illustration on its cover.

Line the Baking Sheet

Wine , a baking sheet with parchment paper.

A great sun-dried tomato pesto starts with great olive oil — learn the difference between cooking and finishing olive oil and explore single-origin vs. blended olive oil to understand why the bottle you reach for changes everything. For more bold pasta dishes, try spaghetti alla puttanesca or pasta alla Norma.

Roast the Cherry Tomatoes

Wash and dry 2 pounds of cherry tomatoes. Place cherry tomatoes on your baking sheet and roast for about 30 minutes.

Cook the Spaghetti Al Dente

Meanwhile boil your pasta according to manufacturers instructions.

Reserve Pasta Water

Cook until al dente and reserve a little of pasta water for sauce.

Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Prepare pesto. In a blender, add fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried, tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper.

Blend to Desired Consistency

Blend, adding extra olive oil, as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Add Roasted Tomatoes to the Pan

Over medium heat, add roasted tomatoes and half of the pesto sauce.

Toss the Pasta in the Sauce

Add cook pasta to a skillet along with a little bit of pasta water.

Add Remaining Pesto and Stir

Add remaining pesto and stir to combine.

Plate and Finish with Parmesan

Plate and add extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

A plate of spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves, placed on a table with a spoon. In the background, there is a glass of pink drink, a tall vase with a flower, and a book with a coastal scene on the cover.

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