Easy Gourmet

Delicious summer pasta with a no cook sauce from Giada De Laurentiis,Everyday ItalianIngredients12 ounces penne pasta1 (8.5-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil2 garlic clovesSaltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Parmesan ReggianoDirectionsCook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender butstill firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain,reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.Meanwhile, blend the jarred sun-dried tomatoes,their oil, garlic, salt,pepper, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes arefinely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in theParmesan.Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cookingliquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper andserve.For more easy but delicious dishes click here.http://www.pinterest.com/cascadesothebys/delicious/Rebecca Green | Director of Marketing | Cascade Sotheby’s InternationalRealtyT: 541.383.7600 ext.211 E: rebecca.green@cascadesothebysrealty.com W:cascadesothebysrealty.com