Please enjoy the recipe while we finish construction of this page... Sun-Dried Tomato & Bow Tie Pasta ·4 tablespoons dried basil  ·1 tablespoon minced pine nuts ·1 tablespoon olive oil       ·3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes ·1/8 cup olive oil               ·3 cloves garlic, minced ·1/2 teaspoon salt            ·1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ·8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced ·1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta Directions: 1. Make pesto. In a small mixing bowl, combine basil, pine nuts, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. 2. In a small bowl, blanch sun dried tomatoes for 30 seconds in boiling water. Drain well, and slice tomatoes into small pieces. 3. In a large skillet over a medium heat, sauté garlic in 1/8 cup olive oil. Simmer for 1 minute being, be careful not to brown the garlic. Stir in the mushrooms and sauté until tender. Add the pesto, salt, cayenne, and sun dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer. 4. Bring a large pot of salted water and pasta to a boil. Let pasta cook until al dente, drain well. 5. In a large mixing bowl, toss pasta and sauce until the pasta is well coated.