Do I need to cook sun-dried tomato pesto?

No, sun-dried tomato pesto does not need to be cooked - you can eat it just as is. But for this pasta recipe, we like to warm it over the stove and combine it with pasta water and lemon juice to create a silky, creamy sauce.

What goes well with sun-dried tomato pesto pasta?

We like to serve this pasta with a side of mixed greens dressed in flavored olive oil and balsamic (like Tuscan herb olive oil and Meyer lemon white balsamic) or freshly baked bread and dipping oils. Our sun-dried tomato pesto pasta also pairs wonderfully with a glass of wine!

How do I store and reheat leftover sun dried tomato pesto pasta?

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure to store leftovers without any fresh basil mixed in, as it will oxidize quickly and go bad. Reheat single servings in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

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Dinners For Two

Cooking for two? Us too! These are our go-to recipes for weeknight dinners and date nights at home. Most of these recipes are perfect for 2 servings, plus maybe a bit of leftovers depending on how hungry you are.

Nicole’s Pick: Chicken Parmesan For Two
Alex’s Pick: Shakshuka For Two

A cast iron skillet of spicy shakshuka for two.

Celebratory Dinners For Two

Our go-to recipes for celebrating a special occasion, whether it’s a birthday or our anniversary.

Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta

Penne Alla Vodka With Bacon

Seafood Pasta

Slow Cooker Crispy Pork Belly Tacos With Pineapple Chipotle Sauce

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Chicken Dinners For Two

Comforting meals that use chicken as the main protein and won’t leave you with a ton of leftovers.

Buffalo Chicken Calzone

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Bake

Leftover Butter Chicken Pizza With Homemade Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

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Pastas For Two

Cozy pastas we love to make for an easy weeknight dinner for the two of us.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta With Parmesan and Basil

Spinach Cottage Cheese Pasta

Chicken Parmesan For Two

Tikka Masala Pasta

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Quick Dinners For Two

Need dinner on the table ASAP? These are our favorite recipes for two when we’re short on time.

Vermont Burger

Fried Shrimp Tacos With Chipotle Mayo

Crispy Popcorn Chicken

White Burrata Pizza

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Mexican For Two

Did someone say taco two-sday? These flavorful recipes are perfectly sized for two, with minimal (or no) leftovers.

Elote Pizza (Mexican Street Corn Pizza)

Air Fryer Cauliflower Tacos With A Spicy Chipotle Glaze

Carnitas Bowl

Chipotle Lime Black Bean Burrito Bowls

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Easy Dinners For Two

Perfect for when you don’t want dinner to feel like a hassle. Better yet, we even have a list of easy meals for two with leftovers so you can spare yourself the effort of cooking tomorrow!