PENNE WITH EDIBLE FLOWERS

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Our home economists color a flavorful side dish with pretty purple chive blossoms and the petals of edible flowers. Serve this hot pasta dish with a variety of entrees.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
6 chive blossoms, broken into florets
3 tablespoons minced chives
1 cup assorted edible flower petals

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Drain pasta. In a large bowl, toss the pasta, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, chive blossoms, chives and flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.