Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Submitted by Anna Haines

"I got this recipe from a friend and it was absolutely incredible! It is so full of flavor and it is also very healthy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 1 bowl of pasta
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb pasta (penne)
• 1⁄4 cup romano cheese

directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, and cook pasta.
2. add olive oil, garlic, red pepper, pine-nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and onion to a large saute pan set on high heat.
3. Cook until the onion is soft and the garlic is beginning to brown, about 3 minute.
4. stir in wine and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 1-2 minute.
5. Pour in chicken stock, salt, pepper and bring to a boil.
6. reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7 min., until sauce is slightly thickened.
7. When sauce is done and pasta is drained, pour sauce over the pasta and cook over medium heat for 3 min., stirring constantly.
8. remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese -- SERVE!

Reviews

[LucyS-D]

This was a very tasty and satisfying meal. The flavors all went well together and the plate looked very beautiful. Made for PAC Spring 2012.