Pasta With Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Anna Haines's Note:

I got this recipe from a friend and it was absolutely incredible! It is so full of flavor and it is also very healthy!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6-8

Yield: 1.0 bowl of ...

• 3 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves , thickly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 1 cup sun-dried tomato
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb pasta (penne)
• ¼ cup romano cheese

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, and cook pasta.
2. add olive oil, garlic, red pepper, pine-nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and onion to a large saute pan set on high heat.
3. Cook until the onion is soft and the garlic is beginning to brown, about 3 minute.
4. stir in wine and boil until wine is reduced by half, about 1-2 minute.
5. Pour in chicken stock, salt, pepper and bring to a boil.
6. reduce heat to medium and simmer for 7 min., until sauce is slightly thickened.
7. When sauce is done and pasta is drained, pour sauce over the pasta and cook over medium heat for 3 min., stirring constantly.
8. remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese -- SERVE!