Penne With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

Submitted by la petite chef

"YUMMM!!! This is really rich and delicious!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped (oil reserved)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 2⁄3 cup dry white wine
• 8 ounces penne
• 2 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

directions

1. Heat 2 TBsp of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in a heavy large skillet over med heat.
2. Add onion and saute till tender, approx 3 minutes.
3. Stir in garlic and saute 1 minute.
4. Add tomato paste and cook 2 mins, stirring constantly. Then add wine and sun-dried tomatoes and simmer until liquid reduces by half, approx 2 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente.
6. Drain pasta and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
7. Add drained pasta to tomato mixture and toss to coat, add some reserved pasta water to moisten.
8. Season pasta to taste with salt-n-pep.
9. Sprinkle with Goat cheese and shredded parm.
10. Bon Appetite!