Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe - 8 servings

Ingredients:

4 large ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped

10 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped

6 large garlic cloves, chopped

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves

1 pound penner

Crushed red pepper

Method:

Combine ripe tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Coarsely chop 1 cup of the basil leaves, reserve the remaining leaves for garnish. Cook pasta, drain. While pasta is still hot, toss with tomato mixture. Add chopped basil and toss again. Just before serving, garnish with remaining basil leaves. Accompany with crushed red pepper, if desired.

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