Rotini with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Walnuts, Basil and Parmigiano Cheese

5 minutes to prepare
12 minutes to cook

4-6 servings

Ingredients
1 cup walnuts, chopped large
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil and herbs, julienned
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 box Rotini
1 cup Parmigiano cheese, freshly grated
½ cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

SAUTE walnuts in a small skillet for 1-2 minutes until slightly brown. Place in large salad bowl.
ADD sun-dried tomatoes, including some oil from tomatoes, garlic and olive oil.
COOK pasta according to package directions. Drain, add pasta to salad bowl.
ADD parmigiano cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and serve