Sun-Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta

1. Combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl; set pesto aside.

2. Blanch sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well and slice into small pieces.

3. Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until golden brown. Stir in mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add prepared pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer sauce.

4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain well. Toss pasta and sauce together until well coated.

Tips

Instead of making your own pesto, you can use 1/2 bottle of pre-made pesto from the grocery store.