Sicilian Pesto Pasta Easy Paccheri Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil

Bring the taste of Sicily to your kitchen with this Sicilian Pesto Pasta (Pesto alla Siciliana) — a creamy, nutty, and vibrant twist on classic pesto! 🇮🇹 - https://youtu.be/KZMRUN9OBhs

Made with basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, almonds, Parmesan, and olive oil, this sauce is pure Mediterranean magic. Perfectly paired with Paccheri (or Rigatoni), every bite bursts with rich Italian flavor.

✨ Ingredients (for 2–3 servings):

10 oz (280 g) Paccheri or Rigatoni pasta

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)

1/4 cup blanched almonds

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

🔥 Instructions:

Cook pasta al dente in salted water.

Blend basil, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, almonds, Parmesan, and olive oil until smooth.

Toss hot pasta with the pesto sauce, adding a little pasta water if needed.

Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil. Serve warm!

💡 Why you’ll love this recipe:

✔ Quick & easy – ready in under 20 minutes

✔ Healthy & vegetarian

✔ Bursting with Mediterranean flavor

✔ Perfect for weeknight dinners or romantic Italian nights at home