Sun-Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta

Step 1
Combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small bowl; set pesto aside.

Step 2
Blanch sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well and slice into small pieces.

Step 3
Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add garlic and saut? until golden brown. Stir in mushrooms and saut? until tender. Add prepared pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, cayenne pepper, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer sauce.

Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain well. Toss pasta and sauce together until well coated.