Sun-Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta Dish

Ingredients List

• 4 tablespoons dried basil

• 1 tablespoon minced pine nuts

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes

• ⅛ cup olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

Cooking Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make the pesto, then set it aside.

2. Briefly blanch the sun-dried tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain well and cut into small pieces.

3. Heat 1/8 cup of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, then stir in the mushrooms and cook until tender. Add the prepared pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and salt, and reduce heat to low to simmer the sauce.

4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow-tie pasta, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce until fully coated.

Helpful Hints

If you prefer a shortcut, you can substitute homemade pesto with 1/2 bottle of store-bought pesto.

Nutritional Information (per serving)