Penne With Basil And Pine Nuts Recipes

PASTA WITH TOMATOES, PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and garlic and sauté until light brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and next 3 ingredients and heat through. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve immediately, passing additional Parmesan separately.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin stripes. Keep the oil.
• Heat wok or large skillet. Add 1 tablespoons of the kept oil.
• Fry meat in 2-3 portions. Add more oil if necessary.
• Add fried meat to the wok again.
• Add garlic, tomatoes and cream. Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Add cooked penne and basil and mix. Leave on stove until penne are warm.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve in bowls and top with roasted pine nuts.

PENNE WITH BASIL AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add 2 T salt and the pasta.
• Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the pasta is al dente, according to package directions.
• Drain and return to the pot.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over med-high heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer to a small bowl.
• Add 1 T of the oil to the pan, add the bread crumbs, and toss until toasted and golden, 1-2 minutes.
• Add to the bowl with the pine nuts and stir to mix.
• Decrease the heat to medium and add 1 T of the oil to the pan.
• Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in the wine and red pepper flakes, bring to a boil, and simmer until slightly reduced, about 2 minutes.
• Add the hot pasta along with the remaining 4 T oil to the wine sauce in the pan and toss to coat the pasta.
• Add the bread crumb mixture, the cheese, and the basil and toss to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide among shallow bowls and serve.