Cappellini with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Yes I have been a little lazy about this for the past week or two but, nonetheless, I'm back, and with a great recipe for everyone to try. Here is a sure-to-become classic in your house. It's easy and delicious. Yes I did use my homemade dried tomatoes for this but you could absolutely purchase them at any sepcialty shoppe. Give this one a try and post your comments....

1              lb.                           Angel Hair Pasta

1              cup                         Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4                                              Garlic Cloves, minced

2              handfuls              Sun Dried Tomatoes, cut into strips

1              glass                      Red Wine

5-6                                          Basil Leaves

1              tsp.                        Fresh Ground Black Pepper

PLENTY OF GRATED CHEESE (I use Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano Reggiano)

Put the Oil and the Garlic into a large skillet and place over medium heat and allow the Garlic to begin to sweat. Once the Garlic is sautéing nicely, add the Sun-Dried Tomatoes and continue sautéing. At this point you can start to boil the Pasta according to the packages instructions in PLENTY of boiling salted water.

Add the Glass of Wine to the skillet (I never used to use wine in this but I happened to be drinking a glass when I made this and decided to throw some in the pan, worked-out wonderfully) and cook for a few minutes. Then, you can add your Basil Leaves. Make sure you tear them a few times before adding them. At this point, when the Pasta is done, drain it well and add it to the skillet. Mix the Pasta in the sauce in the pan and add the Black Pepper.

Serve with lots of your favorite grated cheese!!

Buon Appetito!!