Showing posts with label sun-dried tomatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sun-dried tomatoes. Show all posts

Friday, March 23, 2012

Pesto sun-dried tomato roasted pork loin



I had bought some delicious pesto this week and didn't want to do the usual pasta with pesto.  I also found these fun sun-dried tomato flakes at Williams Sonoma this week and have been using them in everything. Here's my recipe for the most flavorful and simple roasted pork loin.

1 boneless pork loin (about 2-3 pounds)
1/2 C. prepared pesto
1/2 C.white wine
2 Tbs. sun-dried tomato flakes (if you don't have these, use 6-7 chopped sun-dried tomatoes)

Preheat oven to 375.  Place pork in a deep dish casserole dish.  Spread pesto over the loin, then sprinkle tomato flakes.  Add white wine to the bottom of the pan.  Cook uncovered for 1 hour and 20 minutes.

This is an incredibly flavorful roast that can be served over egg noodles or served in a baguette with
sliced tomatoe and arugula.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fusilli with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon zest and asparagus


I am doing a corporate function tomorrow and prepared this dish for one of their meals. I wanted to share this delicious pasta recipe with you.

1 box fusilli
2 bunches fresh thin asparagus
1 C. thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1 C. toasted pine nuts (Trader Joe's sells them pre-toasted)
zest from 1 lemon
2 cubes frozen garlic
kosher salt and pepper
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 bunch fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
pinch of red pepper flakes
grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Boil pasta in salted water. While pasta cooks, lay a steamer over the pot and steam asparagus until just bright green, 2 minutes max. Plunge asparagus in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the bowl and slice into 2" pieces. Toss in a large bowl with sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon zest, frozen garlic, olive oil, and a big pinch of salt and pepper.

Cook pasta until al dente 10-12 minutes. Drain and add to bowl, and toss to combine. Finally, add a handful of parsley and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.

Other add-in's that would be delicious:
pitted kalamata olives
fresh baby spinach
grilled shrimp