Radiatori with Red Pesto

Radiatori with Red Pesto is a delicious pasta dish named after the particular shape of the radiators, ideal for capturing the sauce. Red pesto is a tasty sauce that combines ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and cheese. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients for Red Pesto:

• 100 g of sun-dried tomatoes in oil
• 30 g of pine nuts
• 1 clove of garlic
• 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 50 g of grated Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)
• A handful of fresh basil leaves
• Extra virgin olive oil to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients for the Pasta:

• 350 g of radiators or other short pasta

Preparation of Red Pesto:

1. Put the drained sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, Pecorino, and basil leaves in a blender or mortar.

2. Blend or crush it all, gradually adding extra virgin olive oil until you achieve a creamy and homogeneous consistency.

3. Season with salt and pepper according to your personal taste.

Preparation of the Pasta:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the radiators according to the package instructions or until they are al dente.

2. Drain the pasta, reserving some of the cooking water to emulsify the sauce if necessary.

3. In a large bowl, combine the hot pasta with the red pesto, stirring well to ensure the sauce adheres to every single radiator.

Serve the radiators with red pesto immediately, seasoning with a grind of fresh pepper and, if desired, additional Parmesan. This dish is perfect for a quick but flavorful dinner, and the red pesto is a great alternative to the classic Genovese pesto. Enjoy your meal!