Starters Recipes - Sun-kissed Tagliarini

Ingredients

• 285 g/10 1/2 oz/1 small jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained, reserving the oil

• Olive oil

• 100 g/4 oz/1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts

• 50 g/2 oz/1/2 cup chopped parsley

• 2 garlic cloves

• 225 g/8 oz tagliarini

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Method:

1. Put the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Make up the reserved tomato oil to 300 ml/1 1/4 cups with olive oil.

2. Add the oil to the blender with the remaining ingredients except the pasta.

3. Run the machine until the mixture forms a smooth paste, stopping the machine and scraping down the sides from time to time. If the paste is a too thick, add a little hot water.

4. Cook the pasta according to the packet directions. Drain and return to the saucepan.

5. Add the paste and heat gently, tossing until every strand is coated. Serve straight away.