Main Dishes, Pasta

Penne with Feta Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

  • 1/4 cup Tomatoes, sun-dried
  • 3 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 1 pound Penne
  • 2 tablespoons Pine nuts, toasted

    • 1. Pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Coverand let stand 15 minutes until tomatoessoften. Drain tomatoes, reserving soaking liquid.

    2. Chop tomatoes and combine with crumbled goat cheese, garlic and pepper in a food processor or blender. Puree 30 seconds then add liquid from tomatoes. Puree another 30 seconds.

    3. Cook penne according to package directions. Rinse and drain well. Toss with sauce,arugula and pine nuts.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Ralph Miller of Vallejo, Ca (USA). 

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