Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

By SLSkibby

Ingredients

• 1-9-oz package refrigerated fresh linguine
• 3/4 c oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained
• 1/4 c loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 T slivered almonds
• 2 T preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 T bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t black pepper
• 1/2 c (2 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta to pan.
While pasta cooks, place tomatoes and next 6 ingredients (through black pepper) in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
Combine tomato mixture and the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid, stirring with a whisk. Add to pasta; toss well to coat. Sprinkle with feta.