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Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    1/2 pound fusilli (spirals) pasta
    Kosher salt
    Olive oil
    1 pound ripe tomatoes, medium-diced
    3/4 cup good black olives, such as kalamata, pitted and diced
    1 pound fresh mozzarella, medium-diced
    6 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

  For the dressing:
    5 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    6 tablespoons good olive oil
    1 garlic clove, diced
    1 teaspoon capers, drained
    2 teaspoons kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
    1 cup packed basil leaves, julienned

  Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash
 of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or
 according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to
 cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives,
 mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.

  For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive
 oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor and process
 until almost smooth.

  Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and
 basil, and toss well.