Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes
Yield : 4 servings

A quick and easy dish for those busy weeknights, and it's chockfull of veggies!

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces medium shell pasta
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup basil pesto
• 1/3 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained
• 1/3 cup diced mozzarella cubes
• Fried egg, for serving

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Pesto Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Roasted Asparagus Recipe

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Place asparagus in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste; gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast for 8-12 minutes, or until tender but crisp. Let cool before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, asparagus, pesto, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella.
Serve immediately with a fried egg, if desire.

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