ROTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & BASIL

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With a "no-cook" sauce, this is a perfect week night dish for the chef who also works outside of the home! Just toss a salad while the pasta is cooking.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Onions

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups rotini pasta or 7 cups pasta, of your choice
2/3 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or 2 tablespoons green onions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm, 8- 10 minutes or according to package directions.
  • Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Add remaining ingredients including reserved liquid& toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately as pasta waits for nobody!

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