Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Feta Cheese
Servings 4
Ingredients
9ouncespasta of your choicethe original recipe called for linguine, but I used a whole wheat penne
2/3cupoil-packed sun-dried tomatoesdrained
1/3cuploosely packed basil leaves
2tablespoonsslivered almonds
2tablespoonsshredded Parmesan cheese
2-3clovesminced garlic
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshly-ground black pepper
1/2cupcrumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
While pasta is cooking, place the tomatoes and the next 6 ingredients (through the pepper) in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Place tomato mixture in a serving bowl. Whisk together with 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking liquid, adding more as necessary until you reach the desired consistency. Add the pasta and feta cheese; toss to combine.