1 ¼cupsoven dried tomatoes,or whatever you have left/want to use
2medium garlic cloves or 1 large garlic clove
2tablespoonfreshly grated Parmesan cheese,plus more for serving
Olive oil
2 ½cupsof penne pasta
½teaspoonsalt
Instructions
In a pot, boil water for your pasta and season with salt and olive oil. Cook pasta according to directions on box.
In a food processor, put in your tomatoes and garlic clove(s).
Sprinkle the salt and parmesan cheese on top and a little drizzle of olive oil.
As the mixture is blending, pour in the olive oil from the top opening.
Stop pouring in the olive oil when the mixture looks moist and well-blended. This is all an eyeballing recipe. I can't give exact measurements because I literally looked to see if it was all well incorporated and blended.
Give the mixture a taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
Once the pasta is done cooking, drain well, reserving a 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Pour the pesto mixture over the pasta and mix well. You can add more olive oil if needed.
Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.