Name: Crockpot Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups basil; 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup pine nuts; 6 garlic cloves; 1 cup sun dried tomatoes; 12 oz fusilli pasta; salt and ground black pepper

Crockpot Pesto Pasta Recipe

Joline Plante Modified: November 12, 2023

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This easy recipe allows you to make the best-ever pesto to be served with pasta and sun-dried tomatoes! If you’re not in the mood for pasta, just whip up a batch of this pesto and serve it with crackers or dipping bread.

How To Make Crockpot Pesto Pasta

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 3 hrs 30 mins

Total: 3 hrs 35 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

4 cups basil, fresh
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or powdered
1 cup olive oil
1 cup pine nuts, roasted
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained & sliced
12 oz fusilli pasta, or pasta of your choice, cooked
salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a blender, combine the basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Puree until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a crockpot and cook on Low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stir in sliced tomatoes and pasta.
Cook on low for another 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust accordingly.
Garnish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese, and 1 sprig, roughly ¼ ounce of fresh basil before serving.