PASTA WITH BASIL, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Bring 2 pots of water to a rolling boil - 1 for the tomatoes and the other for the pasta Add the sun-dried tomatoes to one pot and boil them for 8-10 minutes, until they are soft. Remove the tomatoes (pour into a colander or remove with a slotted spoon) and let them cool down for 10-15 minutes. Press down slightly to make sure that excess water is gone before you cut the now-soft tomatoes. They should be rehydrated, but not water-logged. Meanwhile, wash and dry the basil leaves. Cut off the stems. Lay the leaves down on cutting board in same general direction, in a pile. Cut them in thin slices, then cross-wise, into small pieces. Set aside. Lay the tomatoes on the cutting board and slice them in the same manner as the basil leaves (thin slices, then cross-wise.) Add the tomatoes to the basil in the bowl. Pour ½ cup of olive oil into the basil-tomato mixture. Add more olive oil until the oil is obvious in the mixture. (The basil and tomatoes will soak up oil, especially at first.) Mince or chop 1-2 cloves of garlic and add to the mixture. (If you don't have a garlic press, smash the cloves with the side of a knife, then cut the smashed cloves into small pieces.) Add salt and pepper to taste. Cut or crumble the goat cheese into small bits. Cook the pasta at a rolling boil in the second pot of water for the time specified on the package or until done, whichever comes first. Drain the pasta in a colander. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the basil and sun-dried tomato mixture and the goat cheese pieces/crumbles, starting with a large spoonful of the mixture and 2-3 ounces of the goat cheese, adding more until you get the taste and consistency you prefer. Mix well. It's easiest to mix the while the pasta is still hot. If the pasta has cooled, mix with a bit of hot water (then drain) to separate the pieces before adding the spread.
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Logan Biery
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Shachem Lieuw
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. The goat cheese added a nice touch of creaminess and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice sweetness.
Muhammad Amin
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.
jerry jobela
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese.
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[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
Alisa Aabish Diry
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
MD: NIAMUL HIRA
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Kamya Ismael
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. The goat cheese added a nice touch of creaminess and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice sweetness.
Younas Chandio
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.
precious wilson
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese.
Fiaz Fiaz
[email protected]This pasta dish is perfect for a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.
abdulkarim azmina
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
adikwuss fred
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Arturo Garza
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. The goat cheese added a nice touch of creaminess and the sun-dried tomatoes added a nice sweetness.
Anold Wabwire
[email protected]This pasta dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese. It's a perfect meal for a weeknight dinner.
Ariyan Ahammed
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese.
Mathew Tizihwa
[email protected]This pasta dish is now one of my favorites! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Ali hussan Ali hassan
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were so well-balanced and the goat cheese added a nice creamy touch.
King Michael Film
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The combination of basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.