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Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Power of Pesto Overall User Rating: 
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Very good!
07/06/2008 at 07:13pm
User: MICHELLE from Cold Spring, KY User Rating:
My husband and I both thought this was very flavorful. It was also very easy to make.
Memories!
07/03/2008 at 07:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm incredibly happy with this dish! Making this marked the first time I ever brought food I actually made to a potluck. Before this, I've always just let my mom take care of things in that department. I hope it's a big success at the potluck! Although my mom is mildly skeptical because I ended up adding quite bit more garlic than the recipe suggests. XD I think it's delicious so, even if people find it too garlic-y then I'll eat it for sure!
A new family favorite
06/25/2008 at 07:29pm
User: Rupa from Hyattsville, MD User Rating:
I made this the same day that I watched her make it on her show from memory. It has become a family favorite with my husband and two children. It has also become "the recipe" for my cousin, sister and friends to make when they want to impress without having to make too much fuss prepping it. You can also substitute spinach for the basil for an equally tasty recipe.
Fast, Easy and tastes Great
06/24/2008 at 06:07pm
User: Edward from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is the only meatless dish I really enjoy making and eating being a meat and potato person. This has become a staple in our diet.
easy and versatile
05/26/2008 at 10:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made this dish again and again for a quick weeknight dinner or picnic and potluck fare. It is as tasty warm as cold and I always get requests for the recipe.
Fun different pesto!
05/03/2008 at 11:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very flavorful, and nice switch from the usual green stuff!
Tasty and Quick
04/22/2008 at 07:04pm
User: tina from atlanta, GA User Rating:
This pesto was perfect. Added some chicken to the pasta. My family loved it.
Awesome & Easy!
04/22/2008 at 01:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is so great, I added sundried tomato-chicken sausage and chunks of buffalo mozzarella and it was amazing - easy to make ahead of time and just heat up when ready to serve.
Family Loved This Dish!
04/02/2008 at 04:53pm
User: Shinda from Woodbridge, VA User Rating:
What an easy and tasteful recipe. My husband & kids loved it. My picky 6 year old asked for seconds which is never the case unless it is something sweet. Well be making again and quite often.
Delicious
02/20/2008 at 05:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so easy and SO flavorful. I would even recommend maybe making cheese tortellini and pouring this pesto on top. mmmm!
Super easy
01/21/2008 at 07:52pm
User: Cheryl from Loveland, OH User Rating:
My kids are picky and love this recipe. We make this all the time.
Yummy
01/18/2008 at 02:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so easy but it is so delicious! Highly recommended!
Tasty pasta
01/07/2008 at 06:56pm
User: meredith from nashville, TN User Rating:
My husband and I both really liked this pasta. The only thing I would change is to saute the garlic first, otherwise it's perfect.
Sinfully Delightful
12/22/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
OMG...OUTSTANDING. Tastes like a little slice of heaven. Enjoy!
Simply Delicious
12/14/2007 at 09:22am
User: Brian from Martin, TN User Rating:
This is one of those dishes that you can't believe how simple and quick to make but it is so delicious. On a busy night you can whip this up in no time. Even my children liked it. they even ask for it sometimes. Give this one a try...you will no doubt love it!
Easy and Delicious
11/27/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Marie from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
doesn't get much easier than this recipe don't try to freeze it though, I did, and it didn't thaw out as nicely as I had liked. great one!
awsome pasta
10/23/2007 at 06:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really quick to make, which is good because I was really hungry. And the ingredients are short and cheap for low budget college students!
Easy Weekday or Special Side for Company
09/05/2007 at 10:21pm
User: LISA from Bellaire, TX User Rating:
This was excellent. Wow! Next time will add mushrooms. Great and easy but special for company.
Wonderful
08/24/2007 at 01:56am
User: Elise from west sacramento, CA User Rating:
I made this for dinner a couple of weeks ago and it was great. Very easy to put together and tasted wonderful mixed with a green salad.
Delicious!
08/20/2007 at 02:14pm
User: tara from north bend, OR User Rating:
I make this all the time, I have made a variation by addign asparagus that I roasted in the oven, it is so yummy!
This pesto is the best!
08/19/2007 at 08:09pm
User: SHARON from Colville, WA User Rating:
This is soooo good and soooo easy! My husband loves it too. I made it with whole wheat penne, my own basil and my own sundried tomatoes so am going to try making and freezing some of this for the times when fresh-from-the-garden basil is not available.
Quick & Easy!
08/09/2007 at 04:28pm
User: Andrea from Bath, MI User Rating:
This dish is great! It's easy to whip up and it tastes great! You can add chicken, tofu, vegetables, etc., and still have a quick and easy meal.
was good!
08/06/2007 at 02:58pm
User: joi from beacon falls, CT User Rating:
I think I used an off tasting brand of sundried tomatoes..otherwise this would have been fabulous.
Perfect use for sundried tomatoes
08/01/2007 at 07:45am
User: Robert from Collingswood, NJ User Rating:
Easy recipe with lots of taste. Brings the delicious concentrated taste of tomatoes to a wonderful bowl of pasta.
Simple and Amazing!
07/25/2007 at 10:07pm
User: Erin from Maineville, OH User Rating:
I've made this several times this summer with my fresh basil. My finicky husband LOVES it, as do I. One recommendation (as a garlic-lover) is to reduce the garlic from two cloves to one - or to two small cloves. Leftovers are as good as, or better than, the first serving! This was my first Giada recipe, and I'm so looking forward to trying more.
Simple, Easy and Tastey
07/25/2007 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is such a great meal. It is super quick...and soooo good. I am italian and I am very picky about italian dishes. This Meal is out of the world. My fiance (soon to be husband in a month) who hates sundried tomatoes....loves this dish! Just finishing grad school and jumping straight into my career has been hectic..but I love to cook- this really is quick to make and gives me more time to spend with my honey. Everyone should make it once--you wont go wrong!
E A S Y
07/08/2007 at 10:48pm
User: megan from suwanee, GA User Rating:
this dish was incredibly easy to make and tasted fantastic!
A Must try
07/03/2007 at 07:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very easy and very tasty!
Flavor bursting
06/30/2007 at 04:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Looks invitingly delicious and tastes even better ! A favorite that keeps wowing the guests.
Amazing
06/23/2007 at 02:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and is packed with great flavor!!!!
SOOO GOOD
06/19/2007 at 08:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so excellent, I could eat this everyday and not get tired of it. It's a great side dish to just about ANYTHING - a steak, roasted chicken, grilled shrimp...or just on it's own!
Awesome
06/09/2007 at 11:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was so easy and so terrific. My husband (half Italian)loves good red sauce but is not a big fan of pesto, pomodoro or anything not red. He loved this! Will definitely make again. A big hit with all.
so good
06/07/2007 at 07:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious!
Quick, Easy, and TASTY
06/06/2007 at 09:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
quick, easy, and tasty
Quick and Tasty
06/06/2007 at 08:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I read this recipe and realized I had a jar of sundried pesto (Classico) in my pantry. I threw this together in 10 minutes, but I will look forward to making the pesto next time as it was excellent and a nice change with the sundried tomatoes
Suggestions
06/03/2007 at 11:13pm
User: Aili from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This was pretty good but could have been better. I used linguine and I think the penne been better and lighter. Also, the garlic really stands out so I would only use one clove (and I love garlic!) I also added toasted pine nuts which I chopped and artichoke for some texture. Next time I will make it with chicken.
Yummy!
06/01/2007 at 01:01am
User: Pat from Colleyville, TX User Rating:
This is one of the most flavorful dishes I have ever made that was this easy. So good and reheats well too. Pat - Colleyville
so easy!
05/31/2007 at 05:27pm
User: Kathryn from pleasanton, CA User Rating:
this is a good recipe, but the best thing about it is how easy it is. the hardest part is getting out the food processor. my two-year-old ate it, my husband ate it, so it was a success.
Very Good
05/29/2007 at 06:44pm
User: Karen from Barrington, IL User Rating:
Loved this recipe. Never added the pasta water before, but that is a great idea. Adds flavor and moisture. Would definitely make again.
Delicious
05/25/2007 at 10:29am
User: Megan from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
The sun-dried tomato pesto was awesome!!
sun dried tomatoes
05/23/2007 at 09:38am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a wonderful dish however it didn't have as much flavor as i'd like it to have.. I like my foods to have a kick in each bite. Recipe could use a lil more salt & crushed pepper.
delicious
05/22/2007 at 05:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious
Will make again
05/20/2007 at 08:50pm
User: Michelle from Wethersfield, CT User Rating:
Easy and delicious if you like sun-dried tomatoes. Next time I will add more pasta water because the pesto was a bit thick.
Love it
05/18/2007 at 08:26pm
User: Colleen from Downsville, LA User Rating:
I love pasta and this one is a winner. I did add chopped, cooked chicken breasts and some spicy sausage.
very good but needed some kick
05/16/2007 at 12:08am
User: sadia from Astoria, NY User Rating:
The penne by itself was a little too bland for me. So I added crushed red pepper flakes to the penne and added an extra clove of garlic in the pesto. It was delicious.
pesto
05/15/2007 at 10:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great!
tasty sun-dried tomato pesto
05/14/2007 at 03:31pm
User: Liesl from Albany, OR User Rating:
Thus far I have never met a pesto I didn't like! This one strikes me as a really great picnic dish as it does well at room temperature. Giada's recipes are the most consistently good!
I make this constantly!
05/10/2007 at 11:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So easy, so yummy! FYI, Trader Joe's has a perfect jar of sundried tomatoes for this one (and no, I do not work for them or know anyone who does!), and is actually packed in olive oil - all the other jars I found at Harris Teeter and Shopper's Club were packed in sunflower or canola oil - and too much of it. Also, real, fresh-grated Parm-Regg makes a big difference in this recipe. I tried making it once with regular pre-grated Parmesan from the deli case and it wasn't nearly as good.
Excellent!
05/06/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Kari from Bossier City, LA User Rating:
This recipe was really, really simple, easy, and delicious!!! After making it the first time, for me, there was too much basil. But other than that, I wouldn't tweak a thing (except to add red pepper for some heat!)
TERRIBLE - DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME
05/05/2007 at 04:27pm
User: Heather from Riverside, CA User Rating:
I normally love everything made on this show; this is the exception! There was WAY too much basil and not near enough other flavors. It was not a pretty dish to serve. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME
fabuloso
04/30/2007 at 12:50pm
User: Carmen from Palm Coast, FL User Rating:
the best ever from Giada-She's the best!
Quick, easy, & yummy
04/30/2007 at 12:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What an easy, quick recipe to feed a crowd! I cooked up some sun-dried tomatoe chicken sausage as well. ENJOY!
The BEST!!!
04/30/2007 at 12:23am
User: Rachelle from Orem, UT User Rating:
This was seriously one of the best dishes I've ever eaten!!! And so very simple. It inspired me to grow basil in my window so I could make this all the time....and trust me, I will!!! Thanks so much Giada!
Quick, easy and delicious!!
04/29/2007 at 07:53am
User: Phyllis from Apopka, FL User Rating:
This dish was so easy to make but tasted like I slaved in the kitchen for hours. I will definitely make this again!!
Awesome
04/28/2007 at 07:39pm
User: Kari from Sedro Woolley, WA User Rating:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this recipe. I added a touch more garlic but other than that changed nothing.
quick & delicious
04/28/2007 at 07:30pm
User: Nancy from West Chester, PA User Rating:
This sauce was so easy to make. I used 4 cloves of garlic and it was awesome. This no cook sauce will be a regular of mine, especially in the summer. Loved it!
Tastes wonderful and very easy
04/28/2007 at 07:18pm
User: Michelle from Denver, CO User Rating:
This was a great recipe and a huge hit with the family. Even my 10-year loved it. It does make a lot of pasta but it warms up nicely for left-overs.
Quick & Easy
04/27/2007 at 09:57am
User: Renae from McGregor, TX User Rating:
Quick, easy and smells incredible.
Way Awesome!
04/26/2007 at 08:36pm
User: Rich from Spokane, WA User Rating:
Simple. Needed taste and kick however, so I added a 1/4 tsp. of red pepper flakes and a little salt and it was awesome
Not a good choice in blend
04/26/2007 at 07:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
ingredients didn't taste well together
quick/easy and yummy
04/25/2007 at 07:18pm
User: paul from yorktown heighhts, NY User Rating:
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Wow
04/23/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Wendy from Brooklyn, NY User Rating:
This has got to be the tastiest, quickest pasta dish to make. Even my 1 and 3 year old neice and nephew loved it. I made this alongside Giada's recipe for Roast Chicken in Balsamic Viniagrette and it was EXCELLENT! Way to go Giada!
w/ bow tie pasta, toasted pine nuts, goat cheese
04/22/2007 at 02:36pm
User: julie from alexandria, VI User Rating:
I made w/ bow tie pasta, toasted pine nuts, goat cheese the 2nd time and it was even better! Keep ingredients stocked and it's perfect for last minuite.
Outstanding
04/22/2007 at 04:02am
User: desiree from waipah, HI User Rating:
This recipe is soo easy to prepare and oh so wonderfulto eat. Even my picky eating son enjoyed it.
An instant Favorite
04/20/2007 at 11:01am
User: Skies from Murfreesboro, TN User Rating:
Giada scores again with this one. It's so quick, easy, so tasty, and cheap.. with plenty of very tasty leftovers for my husband and I. The sauce is literally done before your pasta is finished cooking. I did add a handful of pine nuts to the food processor because, to me, pesto isnt pesto without pine nuts, and it is so delicious. Will make this again, and often!
JB from Indy
04/20/2007 at 02:59am
User: joe from taylorsville, IN User Rating:
Fantastic Also great with angel hair
quick & easy & yummy
04/18/2007 at 08:54am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was quick and easy to make and tasted great (tasted even better the next day). I added red pepper flakes to increase the heat.
penne
04/14/2007 at 02:39pm
User: Angela from Hephzibah, GA User Rating:
it was very easy and wuick to make also a great taste but a bit oily
Love it!
04/11/2007 at 01:03pm
User: LORI from New Windsor, NY User Rating:
This bursts with fresh flavor to me! YUM!
So easy, So delicious!
04/10/2007 at 01:29am
User: DAWN from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
I did alter this recipe, just a little. I often find sun dried tomatoes a little overpowering, so I added some mascarpone cheese which softens up the taste of sun dried tomatoes a little and used less oil. It was delicious!
Rufous
04/08/2007 at 05:50pm
User: Eva from Eureka, CA User Rating:
Fantastic receipe. Makes you want to continue to eat more. Thanks!
Excellent
04/08/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Adam from Provo, UT User Rating:
Easy to make. This tasted so good and even made good leftovers the next day.
Incredible!!
04/07/2007 at 12:35pm
User: Ryan from Gainesville, GA User Rating:
Not much I can say other than make this dish!!! I did change one thing, instead of adding the basil to the food processor, I minced and mixed in after for added color!
Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
04/05/2007 at 06:43pm
User: Tulin from East Stroudsburg, PR User Rating:
This recipe was so simple to make and so so delicious. I haven't experimented too much with sun-dried tomatoes but this definitely turned me onto them. My children and husband loved it also. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with me and your viewers and I love watching your show. You make eveything seem very do-able.
Just what I needed
04/03/2007 at 02:10pm
User: Magdalena from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
I'm not a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes but this recipe looked great so I gave it a try.... Delish!!
AWESOME
04/02/2007 at 06:12pm
User: Michele from Staten Island, NY User Rating:
I saw how easy it was to make and thought to myself I could do this, so I purchased ingredients and quickly put it together. It was out of this world. I highly recommend it.
A real keeper
04/02/2007 at 03:01pm
User: David from Norman, OK User Rating:
Sooo easy to prepare and so good to taste. Make tons, freeze it up!
Elisa
03/31/2007 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Pretty good!
so easy...soooo good
03/30/2007 at 09:18am
User: Autumn from Waxahachie, TX User Rating:
I had a friend over for dinner and I made this dish with some blackened chicken and brussels sprouts w/panceta, and let me just say i have not made a simpler meal! It was so simple and so delicious! I love this pesto sauce and will make this again for sure. I do like a little spice however so I added Cayane pepper which was really good with it. Thankyou for sharing such a wonderful easy dish!
Disappointment
03/29/2007 at 07:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It looked so good I ran right out to get the ingredients. It was very simple to make, but mine didn't look like Giada's, and it tasted pretty blah. After reading all these good comments, I am wondering if I justed goofed, although I can't imagine how...it's so simple. Hmm... maybe I'll try again.
Fast and rewarding
03/26/2007 at 08:11pm
User: David from Rome, NY User Rating:
I was amazed at how fast this dish could be prepared. I had my doubts at first, but after preparing, the pleasure was all ours. Thank You for the recipe, it will be used over and over. (I will give credit where it's due, if anyone asks I'll tell them it was Giada's recipe). Dave & Dee
A great meal
03/26/2007 at 05:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great Meal I had no idea that you could make pesto out of so many things especially sun dried tomatoes which are my favorite
One of my favorite recipes!
03/23/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Laura from Amherst, OH User Rating:
This very quick and easy dish is delicious and perfect for when you do not feel like making dinner but still want something satisfying with very little effort. Thanks Giada for a great recipe!
delicious
03/20/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious!
Very flavorful
03/20/2007 at 01:32pm
User: January from San Diego, CA User Rating:
This dish is very easy. quick and tasty. I recommend it.
Quick and Tasty
03/13/2007 at 05:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this one night for dinner and I have to say, it's rather surprising! It's got a great taste, and I'm not much for pesto. It's so simple to make and easy to enjoy.
Yummy
02/25/2007 at 04:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderfully tasty and filling
Yummy
02/24/2007 at 10:16pm
User: Rachael from Annapolis, MD User Rating:
it was very easy and it only got better with more and more parmesan cheese!
yummy
02/16/2007 at 11:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This pesto recipe is great on anything or any type of bread, whether its for an appetizer, main course or snack.
Real nice!
02/11/2007 at 08:03pm
User: J and L from los angeles, CA User Rating:
I loved this dish; my husband wasn't thrilled. Healthy, fast, and delicious. The sauce also makes a great bruschetta spread. I definently recommend trying this meal.
SO EASY, SO GOOD!
02/08/2007 at 01:31pm
User: MICHELLE from Chesterfield, MO User Rating:
This is SO easy and good. Very strong garlic flavor though so BEWARE if you aren't a HUGE garlic fan. I am cutting back to one clove next time. Overall, love it!
outstanding
02/03/2007 at 06:20pm
User: dominic from blairsville, GA User Rating:
the flavors and ease of this dish are fantastic all i can say is WOW .
great!
01/26/2007 at 05:16pm
User: Jennifer from richmond, VA User Rating:
I do not eat pasta, but i made this pasta dish for my family on christmas eve, and they loved it!
easy stuff
01/26/2007 at 12:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and tasty recipe, but watch out for the quality of tomato.
OUTSTANDING!
01/22/2007 at 07:34pm
User: Todd from Woodhaven, MI User Rating:
Quite frankly, this dish was off the charts! It's provides great flavor and was a tremendous hit with the fiance. If there's any left over, just add a little olive oil when reheating.
Full of flavor
01/09/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Tina from Lansing, MI User Rating:
This recipe is so full of flavor and easy to make. Adding either roasted chicken or Italian sausage to it makes even more tasty!
Yummmmm!!!
01/01/2007 at 01:27pm
User: Tricia from Union, KY User Rating:
I can't say enough good about this recipe. I could probably eat sun dried tomatoes everyday!
Very nice recipe
12/30/2006 at 10:03pm
User: Chris from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
Really liked this...used Angel Hair though...but it still was great...I would recommend keeping the Pesto on a low-heat...this makes your Pesto have more taste when it comes to serving time...overall a very easy and tasty recipe...took about 15 minutes and tasted great!
Delicious and easy - what more could you ask for?
12/26/2006 at 03:39pm
User: Linda from New Hartford, NY User Rating:
This was a very easy recipe with wonderful flavor. Family loved it and asked for it again and again. Needless to say, I'm making it again right now.
Delicious!!
12/18/2006 at 03:43am
User: Gloria from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This pasta was absolutely delicious!
Easy Quick Great tasting Dinner
12/17/2006 at 09:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very easy and great tasting recipe. It has become a family favorite. I love it because it's fast and easy to make and my family loves it because it tastes so wonderful. Sundried tomatoes are now a staple in my home.
Amazing
12/16/2006 at 05:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The sun-dried tomato pesto makes this pasta really special.
MMmm Mmmmm GOOD!
12/12/2006 at 06:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my husband and I and we really liked it. I do recommend making this with chicken either in it or on the side. Its definitley a sophisticated dish. And best of all - it is Soooo SIMPLE!!
dressed up pasta
12/06/2006 at 09:58pm
User: nell from yonkers, NY User Rating:
This is as simple as it gets and makes for a quick 12 minute meal. Make pesto while boiling water and cooking pasta. Can incorporate any type of pasta noodle. I always make fresh pasta with homegrown eggs. (Yes, we have egg-laying chickens in Yonkers.) I couldn't live without them or this recipe which is now committed to heart.
Oh my God ...
11/15/2006 at 10:13am
User: W Y from Ft Lauderdale, FL User Rating:
It was soooooooooooo yummy! It has a rich flavor which I like. There's no need to change a thing.
CH
11/14/2006 at 05:34pm
User: Chris from Abingdon, MD User Rating:
AWESOME AND EASY to make!!! The fantastic smell and taste is overwhelming. I broke out a bottle of red wine that I brought home from Italy!! My 15 year old son kept rolling his eyes at me as I raved about it, but he loved it too. It was hard for him to admit it after all the faces he made at me before tasting it. Thanks Giada!!!!!!
delicious
11/07/2006 at 12:14pm
User: KRISTINE from berwyn, IL User Rating:
I loved this. Very simple to make, and my picky kids loved it too.
So easy, so good!
11/05/2006 at 02:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was so simple with very few ingredients but it was great! I will definitely make this again and again! Highly recommended.
GREAT
11/02/2006 at 08:48pm
User: Lee from Chino Hills, CA User Rating:
This was great but don't try to do in a blender. I couldn't find my blade for my proceser so tried to do in a blender and it didn't work. Finaly found blade and was a piece of cake. Thanks
Wow - Amazing!
11/02/2006 at 12:12am
User: Cherish from Rancho Cucamonga, CA User Rating:
This recipe is amazing! Very easy to make, and very flavorful! Everyone loves it! I boiled 2 chicken breasts and sliced them thin and added them to the pasta to have some meat with it. I also added 4 garlic cloves. I love this recipe :) Thanks!!
DELICIOUS
10/31/2006 at 11:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
THIS RECIPE IS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!! i MADE THIS DISH FOR A DINNER PARTY WITH FRIENDS, THEY ALL LOVED IT! THE BEST PART WAS THAT IT WAS SO EASY TO MAKE. i WILL DEFINITELY MAKE THIS AGAIN! THANKS GIADA FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL MEAL!!
EXCELLENT!
10/30/2006 at 07:09pm
User: Jenni from Lake in the Hills, IL User Rating:
Such a simple dish, yet so pleasing and perfect. This recipe is a keeper for sure.
Tired of jarred sauces
10/29/2006 at 09:16am
User: Cheryl from Palm Beach, FL User Rating:
As I am always rushing, often times I will boil some pasta and add a jarred marina sauce and... dinner is served. This penne/pesto recipe was so easy to make and was a welcome change from the same pasta/marina dishes.
Excellent Pasta
10/26/2006 at 11:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent penne and very quick to prepare.
Amazing
10/25/2006 at 10:52pm
User: Donna from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This was simply delicious and deliciously simple. Fast and easy and at the same time elegant and flavorful. I wouldn't change a thing.
Quick and Delicious
10/25/2006 at 01:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This only takes minutes to make; it was done before the water boiled! And, it tasted great!
The Best!
10/25/2006 at 01:15am
User: Lisa from Beaverton, OR User Rating:
So simple t make and the taste is out of this world! Fun and different way to make pasta!
Great Start
10/21/2006 at 09:57pm
User: Shana from Miwaukee, WI User Rating:
I love the idea of changing traditional pesto. I added pinenuts to the sauce and tossed the pasta and sauce with bite-size pieces of fresh mozzarella. My only words of caution are to try it with one clove of garlic before adding another, it can be pretty over powering even if you are a garlic lover.
Awesome
10/21/2006 at 07:54pm
User: Maria from Glen Mills, PA User Rating:
It was easy and very good. Ideal for company.
Great Food
10/20/2006 at 09:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was easy, quick and delicious. Next time I am going to add chicken chunks or strips and maybe some mushrooms.
Loved It!
10/13/2006 at 08:41pm
User: Tanya from Easton, MD User Rating:
This was a very tasty pasta dish! My home had the aroma of an Italian restaurant when I cooked this dish! Never cooked with sund-dried tomatoes and basil before. Certainly won't be my last time cooking this dish-I really loved it! It's a keeper!! Thanks, Giada.
great for picky eaters
10/10/2006 at 06:10pm
User: Patricia from Sun Prairie, WI User Rating:
I love to cook and try new things but my boyfriend is a picky eater. He'll try almost anything I make. I thought for sure this would be a flop for him because he doesn't like parm cheese to top it off. But he loved it and said I could make it again which I am doing to night plus supper easy.
Great
08/14/2006 at 08:42pm
User: Jack from Roanoke, VA User Rating:
This dish was just wonderful.
disapointing penne
08/14/2006 at 05:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Preparation and presentation were easy and satisfying for this dish. Yet, no matter how pleasing a dish is to the eye, if it lacks in taste it lacks overall. The taste and texture of this dish is unwelcoming to the tongue. I am upset that I wasted time and efoort on this dish.
sunny delight
08/09/2006 at 01:40pm
User: Dennis from Valley City, ND User Rating:
Easy to make. Very flavorful. Goes with grilled chicken very nicely.
Quick and yummy
08/04/2006 at 11:22am
User: carmen from cleveland, OH User Rating:
This meal is quick and easy for anyone short on time and it is soo good. I get compliments every time!
5 Star
06/10/2006 at 01:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awesome
Absolutely delicious
06/05/2006 at 11:00pm
User: Isabel from yucaipa, CA User Rating:
Another wonderful recipe from Giada. I have made a few of hers and all of them were delicious. And it is fast and easy to make. Perfect for busy week nights. Both my husband and son also loved it and I had to promise to make it again. It will become a regular feature for dinner.
Easy and delicious
06/04/2006 at 11:43am
User: lisa from Whittier, CA User Rating:
Very easy and fast. I added just a touch more olive oil. Loved it! Three people asked for the recipe.
Quick and easy!
06/02/2006 at 06:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was great, easy and quick. It can be hot or cold. A big hit!
Perfect for a quick but elegant meal
05/28/2006 at 03:33pm
User: JAIME from carnegie, PA User Rating:
I love sundried tomaotoes, so when I saw this recipe, I knew I had to try it! I used fresh basil from my garden, so it was extra special. I love this recipe and have even topped the dish with a grilled chicken breast or grilled portabello mushrooms. Delish!
a great Italian meal!
05/22/2006 at 05:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is a great, quick meal that will impress any guest!
Simply a Winner
05/22/2006 at 04:13pm
User: Vickie from Metairie, LA User Rating:
My family loved this one. They are a picky lot, but this one was a hit with all of them. That says a lot about how good it was. This is also a great base recipe that could have poultry, beef, vegitables added or served on the side. The possiblities are endless. Thanks Giada
OK - not great
05/19/2006 at 05:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I wasn't all that impressed and it made a huge amount--just the two of us. What to do? I took the remainder, added frozen meatball and Hunts spaghetti sauce with mushrooms, mixed it all together in a large greased casserole, covered and cooked at 350 for about 45 min. - until it started bubbling. Topped with parm. cheese. Delicious! Guess our tastes are very pedesterian.
Yummy!
05/18/2006 at 10:26am
User: Kristen from Crystal Lake, IL User Rating:
This was super easy and super yummy! A great weeknight supper.
Tasty
05/17/2006 at 10:43pm
User: Janet from St. George, UT User Rating:
This is an unusual dish with a sophisticated taste. Those in my family who like pesto loved it; others who like plainer fare didn't. It is easy to make with the help of a food processor. While I wouldn't want to eat it very often, it was a nice change and something that I will keep on file for occasional use.
A Keeper
05/14/2006 at 11:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very quick and flavorful
Taste
05/12/2006 at 03:58pm
User: Diana from Laredo, TX User Rating:
This receipe was quick,easy and the taste was amazing. I really enjoyed it.
Deli-si-oso!
05/08/2006 at 02:01am
User: d from ., CA User Rating:
This dish was wonderfully easy to prepare. In order to add some more flavor to the dish, I added strips of chicken breast lightly sauteed with salt and pepper. I felt that the chicken was a savory addition to the pasta dish. Great recipe!
Really easy!
05/05/2006 at 11:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow this was really quick and easy, and my husband loved it!
penne one
05/04/2006 at 01:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
mucho penne
Awesome
05/03/2006 at 09:04pm
User: Cheryl from Cudahy, WI User Rating:
This was so yummy and very gourmet. I loved the texture of the pesto and wonderful presentation of color. It's a receipe that would be served in an up-scale restaurant.
Quick, easy and tasty
05/02/2006 at 07:16am
User: Laurie from Elizabeth, IL User Rating:
We made this right after seeing the show and all decided that this recipe was a keeper. Could be eaten cold, too, or with chicken.
Yum!
05/01/2006 at 09:39pm
User: Carrie from Battle Creek, MI User Rating:
This was so easy and so delicious. I used whole grain penne pasta also which was great! Will use this one over and over again!
Refreshing
05/01/2006 at 01:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was refhreshing and zesty. What a great change from pasta and red sauce! I can't wait to make this again!
good and easy!
04/30/2006 at 05:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is excellent! It's so quick and easy; perfect weeknight meal. We added a dollop of ricotta and that made it really special.
So good!
04/27/2006 at 06:00pm
User: KAITLIN from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
What a simple yet delicious recipe. Everyone in my family loved it. I did have to add a bit more olive oil to moisten the pasta and pesto enough, but I suppose you could also use the pasta water to cut back on the calories.
AMAZING-YET AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
04/27/2006 at 04:34pm
User: catherine from Branford, CT User Rating:
Giada rules! Fabo, quick, easy, tastey, recipe!
Good Standard Dish
04/17/2006 at 11:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made this as an accompaniment for Easter dinner. It doesn't do anything new, but it is a cinch to make and I enjoyed introducing the family to something other than tomato sauce. :-)
Best Pasta Ever
04/09/2006 at 05:55pm
User: Conner from San Luis Obispo, CA User Rating:
This pasta is the best dish I have ever had by Giada De Laurentis. It has tang and lots of flavor. If you let it sit for a while, it tastes even Better!
Penne with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
04/06/2006 at 11:33am
User: LISA from NEWBURGH, NY User Rating:
I thought this was simple to make and tasted great! You could also add some pine nuts or put some cream in like an alfredo sauce. I tried it both ways and it came out great. When I made the alfredo sauce and mixed this recipe in, it was fantasic!
Yum
04/05/2006 at 09:36am
User: Jaime from Wilmington, NC User Rating:
Giada does it again! This recipe is great and so easy! Made it with chicken breast when company came over - they were impressed.
Excellent Pesto
03/21/2006 at 07:38pm
User: JILL from Toms River, NJ User Rating:
So easy and so delicious! Try it on chicken, grilled shrimp, crostini, or panini. Wonderful!
So simple & delish
03/18/2006 at 01:53pm
User: KELLY from Torrance, CA User Rating:
Had this for a women's bible study at my house & everyone loved it. It was so easy. I didn't have fresh basil...my plants were old & not in good shape...so I used dried basil. It will be better with fresh the next time I make it. Thanks Giada!!! Love your show! :-)
so easy
03/13/2006 at 09:17pm
User: LUISA from Houston, TX User Rating:
Easy, fast and delicious! I often add some chicken to this pasta. This is one of my facorite fast meals.
quick and easy
03/13/2006 at 07:55pm
User: linda from littleton, CO User Rating:
my family loved this dish. sooo easy too. you just have to have basil on hand. I will make this dish again and again. Thanks Giada
Giada is awesome as usual
02/26/2006 at 04:18pm
User: Mary from Norman, OK User Rating:
I have yet to find one of her recipes that i don't like. This was great and very filling. Good as a side dish or entree.
EXQUSITELY SIMPLE
02/22/2006 at 05:23pm
User: Angela from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
I love this recipe, because I got it right on the first try. It was so easy that I couldn't believe how awesome it tasted. Everytime I tell my boyfriend that I'm going to make this dish, he gets excited. There's so much flavor going on in this that I can't believe it's a simple pesto.
great
02/13/2006 at 04:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
wonderful flavor
Yummy
02/06/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Ekaterina from Lafayette, IN User Rating:
Very easy to make, turned out very tasty (I did put a little extra garlic).
This is wonderful!!
02/06/2006 at 01:16pm
User: Tari from Springfield, MO User Rating:
This recipe was easy to do and tasted wonderful. I used some of my homegrown basil that I had frozen and it was beautiful and quite tasty. It makes enough for a LOT of pasta. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. :-)
Excellent
01/30/2006 at 04:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was just such a simple recipe to make, and it tasted great.
Quick meal
01/28/2006 at 09:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
For an extra treat, smear a bit of extra pesto over garlic bread.
Wow!
01/24/2006 at 10:44am
User: cami from fort worth, TX User Rating:
The pesto had quite a wang when I tasted it prior to adding the pasta so I pulled out about half & then added the pasta. I was still very dubious but it was Yummy! I do think all the pseto might have been overwhelming. My husband threw it together for me (I had pre-made the pesto) & you know how men are about reading directions ;o), he neglected to moisten it w/ the pasta liquid. It was still very good. I will use the leftover pesto on toast tonight w/ dinner.
A Hit!
01/21/2006 at 04:15am
User: Rebecca from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Served this on the side with the chicken to my South Beach diet friends and others - all ate it up (can use only small amount of pasta) and all wanted the recipe. Very delish. Can be very versatile for other serving ideas. Froze what remained and it was so good stirred with little mozarella balls. Try it.
easy and good
01/19/2006 at 07:06pm
User: Lynn M. from madison, WI User Rating:
Came together in no time at all and my family loved it. I am glad I reserved some of the pasta water as suggested otherwise it would have been too dry. That was a great tip!
Absolutely delicious!
01/10/2006 at 01:45pm
User: Jan from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
Had enough to save the pesto for another meal. So easy & so delicious
Great and easy
01/06/2006 at 09:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Giada made this look very easy and delicious on her show, so I tried it, and it was wonderful! Simple and tasty recipe.
Yummy and easy
12/30/2005 at 05:36pm
User: Gail from Glen Allen, VA User Rating:
This is delicious!!
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!!!!!
12/14/2005 at 07:53pm
User: Blaire from tampa, FL User Rating:
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! Whoever has not tried this recipe MUST! Had lots of great flavor and looked so pretty and was really easy and fast to make! I am going to make this pasta all the time! It could even be served to company because the presentation is gorgeous! I always add chicken when I make it and I think salmon would be quite yummy with it as well. I do think that it could use a bit more garlic, about 3 or 4 cloves. Other than that it is a perfect recipe and I will be using it often! Thanks!
Delicious!
10/20/2005 at 04:25pm
User: Isrrael from Winchester, CA User Rating:
The pasta is so simple to make yet it packs great flavor!
Expat cook in the Netherlands
10/18/2005 at 04:34pm