Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Cooking tomatoes/tomato products actually increases their antioxidant content!

Ingredients:

• 1 box pasta
• (1) 8-oz jar sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 Tbsp tomato paste 
• 1/2 an onion, cut into chunks
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp fresh basil 
• 3 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp salt, plus more for topping
• 1 1/2-2 cups reserved pasta water
• Fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in chunks
• Dried Oregano
• Red pepper flakes
• Honey

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving about 2 cups of cooked pasta water. 
2. In a blender or food processor, blend together sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, garlic, basil, milk, salt, & pasta water until smooth. 
3. Then, pour mixture into a saucepan & simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding more water to reach desired consistency if needed. 
4. In a large bowl, mix together sauce & pasta.  Then, mix in chunks of mozzarella. Top with more mozzarella chunks, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, drizzle of honey, & sea salt, then enjoy!! 

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