Monday, September 15, 2008

Penne with Fresh Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Awhile ago I picked up a Tastes if Italia magazine at Borders. I had never seen the magazine before. Since we were in Italy a few years ago and the food was so incredible I figured I would buy it and see what it had to offer. Tonight we tried one of the recepies and it was wonderful!



1/2 pound penne (We used Fusilli)
4 tablespons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, minced (we added extra!)
6 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
pinch of salt
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup torn basil leaves

Cook penne according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large saute pan. Add pine nuts and cook on medium heat until lightly browned. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes. In large bowl combine tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, blue cheese, salt, pepper and basil leaves. Drain pasta and put in another bowl. Add the sauce mixture to the bowl of pasta and mix. Garnish with fresh basil leaves!

Bon Apetit!