Sun-Dried Tomato Penne

INGREDIENTS & PREP

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1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne

2 cups sun-dried tomatoes

3 cups vegetable stock

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

3 tbsp butter

1 onion finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 large bay leaf

1/2 tsp salt

1.5 tsp red chili flakes

1 28-oz. can whole, peeled San Marzano tomatoes

3-5 basil leaves, roughly chopped

1/4 cup chopped green onions

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1

In a large pot, bring 4-6 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tbsp of salt to boiling water (optional).
2

Add Veggiecraft Farms penne, cook uncovered for 7-8 minutes (cook to desired tenderness, but DO NOT OVERCOOK), and stir occasionally.
3

Strain penne in colander and continue with the remaining recipe steps.

4

Simmer sun-dried tomatoes in vegetable stock. Purée in a food processor.

5

Heat a saucepan over medium heat with the olive oil. Melt butter into oil, then add onions, garlic, bay leaf, and salt.

6

Cook until translucent. Add chili flakes, tomatoes, and basil, and simmer 20-30 minutes to break down tomatoes.

7

Pour sauce over Veggiecraft Farms penne and top with green onion and sun-dried tomatoes.

8

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