Pasta in Southwestern Sauce

Description

 * Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup dry sherry
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic
 * ¼ cup minced shallots
 * 4 sun dried tomatoes (not oil packed) coarsely chopped
 * 2 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno peppers
 * 2 large ripe tomatoes seeded and coarsely chopped (or 1½ cups chopped canned plum tomatoes)
 * ½ lbs fresh pasta of choice
 * 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
 * 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Heat sherry to bubbling in a heavy skillet over med.
 * 2) High heat.
 * 3) Add garlic and shallots and saute for 3 minutes.
 * 4) Stirring.
 * 5) Add sun-dried tomatoes, jalapenos, and regular tomatoes.
 * 6) Reduce heat to low.
 * 7) Cook, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
 * 8) Cook pasta while simmering sauce.
 * 9) Drain and rinse.
 * 10) Add pasta to sauce in skillet, sprinkle with basil and parsley.
 * 11) Toss and serve immediately.
 * 12) The original recipe called for 1 tsp of olive oil for sautéing.

Nutritional information
per serving (with the oil):
 * 282 calories | 8g Protein | 2g Fat | 0 cholesterol