Tony's Sundried Tomato & Asparagus Pasta with Pesto — V30

Name: Tony's Sundried Tomato & Asparagus Pasta with Pesto — V30
Ingredients: Half a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil OR half a pack sundried tomatoes, soaked in hot water then chopped with scissors into bite sized pieces; 1 bunch asparagus; 250g/8oz wholemeal fusilli or penne pasta (half of a standard 500g bag) – use GF or WF pasta if appropriate; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped but not crushed (or 8 if you are a real garlic fiend!); Half a jar vegan pesto, eg Meridian or Zest (NB these usually contain nuts such as cashews) OR make our simple home-made version very quickly while the pasta is cooking!; Handful of finely chopped fresh basil; Freshly ground black pepper; Salt

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Viva!’s own Tony Wardle invented this superb dish – it was a mainstay at our events for years! Gorgeous hot or cold. Serving suggestions White Bean, Sweetcorn & Carrot Salad...

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Ingredients

Half a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil OR half a pack sundried tomatoes, soaked in hot water then chopped with scissors into bite sized pieces
1 bunch asparagus
250g/8oz wholemeal fusilli or penne pasta (half of a standard 500g bag) – use GF or WF pasta if appropriate
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped but not crushed (or 8 if you are a real garlic fiend!)
Half a jar vegan pesto, eg Meridian or Zest (NB these usually contain nuts such as cashews) OR make our simple home-made version very quickly while the pasta is cooking!
Handful of finely chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper
Salt