Healthy Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

This whole wheat pasta dish is made with a delicious sun-dried tomato pesto and topped with crumbled feta. Packed with flavor, and easy and quick to make for a healthy weeknight meal.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

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While pasta cooks, place tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) in a food processor.

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Process until finely chopped.

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Combine tomato mixture and the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, stirring with a whisk.

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Use whole wheat pasta, or for even more protein and nutrients – try a lentil or chickpea based pasta.

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