Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound of penne pasta
• 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of Asiago cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. When the pasta is done, drain it and add it to the sun-dried tomato mixture.
4. Stir in the Asiago cheese and season to taste.
5. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Asiago cheese is named after the Italian town of Asiago, located in the province of Vicenza.
• Asiago cheese is an Italian cow’s milk cheese that is semi-firm in texture and has a nutty and slightly sweet flavor.
• Sun-dried tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may help protect against certain types of cancer.