Sun-Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta

This bow tie pasta recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and nutty pesto is a pleasing combination of flavors in a colorful, hearty main dish.

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

Ingredients

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

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.