Roasted pignoli nuts and tangy sun-dried tomatoes mixed with garlic and capers over artisan pasta for a delicious, easy and simple dish.

(Prep time 10 Min | Cook Time 30 Min | Serves 6)

Ingredients

  • 1 jar Pignoli Nuts (1.75 oz)
  • 3 tbsp Imported Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 7 Whole Garlic Cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 jar of cut Sun Dried Tomatoes (10 oz), drained and chopped
  • 2 tbsp Capers in Sea Salt, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 lb of Artisan Pasta, your choice
  • Grated Romano Cheese, to taste

Directions:

  • Roast pignoli nuts in a pan on high heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally as to prevent burning, and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pan, then add garlic and sauté until light brown.
  • Add tomatoes and capers to pan, sautéing for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stirring well, add chicken stock and toasted pine nuts.
  • Cook pasta to just before al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Drain and add pasta to pan with mixture, then toss until coated.
  • Add reserved pasta water if pasta is too dry for your liking.
  • Sprinkle with Romano cheese, if desired. Serves 6.
  • Sit back, and enjoy your Pasta with Pignoli Nuts & Sun Dried Tomatoes dish!

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