Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers

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Penne with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Capers

Recipe By : Moosewood Cooks at Home
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Entree Pasta
Stovetop

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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15 sun-dried tomatoes -- minced
2 med onions -- thinly sliced
4 med tomatoes -- chopped
6 cloves garlic -- minced
3 tbsps capers -- rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsps fresh thyme -- minced
1 tbsp fresh tarragon -- minced
1 c fresh or frozen peas (opt) -- thawed
salt and fresh-ground pepper -- to taste
1 lb penne -- cooked
1/2 c parsley -- chopped
grated parmesan cheese

Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup boiling water.
Set aside. In saute pan, heat some broth and saute onions on med heat, covered,
3 minutes. Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving their liquid, and add to onions.
Stir in garlic, capers, thyme and tarragon. Add chopped tomatoes, peas and
reserved tomato-soaking liquid. Saute covered until tomatoes soften and lose
shape. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss hot cooked pasta with sauce, stir in
parsley, and top with parmesan.

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Per serving: 588 Calories; 7g Fat (9% calories from fat); 32g Protein; 126g
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 4620mg Sodium