Saturday, March 28, 2009

Linguine w/Sundried Tomatoes!


Linguine with Sun Dried Tomatoes
(Linguine con Pesto di Pomodori Secchi)
Ease of preparation: average

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Regions:
Wine pairing: Red
Ingredients
1 box BARILLA Linguine
1 jar (7 ounces) sun dried tomatoes in oil, coarsely chopped, reserve oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon capers in salt, rinsed
2 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley
to taste freshly ground black pepper

BRING a large pot of water to a boil.
PLACE tomatoes including oil, garlic, capers, oregano, and parsley in a blender.
PROCESS on high until ingredients form the consistency of a paste. Season mixture with black pepper to taste.
ADD pasta to boiling water. Cook according to package directions.
ADD sauce to a skillet to warm through.
DRAIN pasta, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water. Immediately add hot pasta to sauce. Stir in reserved pasta water if mixture appears too dry. Mix well.
TRANSFER to a serving platter or bowl and serve

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