->Penne Pesto 03 <-

16 oz package small pasta (penne, farfalle, shell, rotini, etc.)

1 tsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup pesto sauce

1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips

3/4 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup capers

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain. Heat oil in a

large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until golden. Add

mushrooms and cook until liquid has evaporated. Add pesto, sun dried

tomatos, peas and capers and warm through. Season to taste with red

pepper flakes. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and serve.