Sun-Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta

This bow tie pasta dish with sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and mushrooms makes your tastebuds feel alive! My husband and I came up with this recipe while playing around in the kitchen one day. Ever since then it has been our family's favorite. Garnish each dish with red pepper or Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ⅛ cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon minced pine nuts
• 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl; set pesto aside.

Step 2

Blanch sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well and slice into small pieces.

Step 3

Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Stir in mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add prepared pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer sauce.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain well. Toss pasta and sauce together until well coated.