Penne With Basil and Pine Nuts
"In ‘ Williams-Sonoma: Simple Suppers’"
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 lb penne
- 1⁄3 cup pine nuts
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 lb parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2⁄3 cup fresh basil leaf, slivered
directions
- 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.
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