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Sundried Tomato Pasta, originally uploaded by speedvegan.

For a long time, I disliked sundried tomatoes. The texture is too meaty for me. However, I’ve grown to like them over time. Here’s something simple I made recently.

8 oz penne pasta
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp red wine
salt and pepper (to taste)

1. Prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2. Place sundried tomatoes in a small pan of rapidly boiling water. Dook for 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sundried tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add basil, oregano and wine. Cook for another minute or two.

5. Stir in the cooked pasta. Add salt and pepper and serve immediately.

I boil the sundried tomatoes because they are too salty for my taste and, like I said before, too meaty. You can skip this step if you want. Also, use fresh herbs if you have them !