How To make Penne with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Capers

15 sun-dried tomatoes

minced
2 med onions :

thinly sliced
4 med tomatoes

chopped
6 cloves garlic :

minced
3 tbsps capers

rinsed and drained
1 1/2 tsps fresh thyme :

minced
1 tbsp fresh tarragon

minced
1 c fresh or frozen peas (opt) :

thawed
salt and fresh-ground pepper

to taste 1 lb penne :

cooked
1/2 c parsley -- chopped
grated parmesan cheese
Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with 1/2 cup boiling water. Set aside. In saute pan, heat some broth and saute onions on med heat, covered, 3 minutes. Drain sun-dried tomatoes, reserving their liquid, and add to onions. Stir in garlic, capers, thyme and tarragon. Add chopped tomatoes, peas and reserved tomato-soaking liquid. Saute covered until tomatoes soften and lose shape. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss hot cooked pasta with sauce, stir in parsley, and top with parmesan.