Penne with Edible Flowers

Name: Penne with Edible Flowers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10-12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 6 chive blossoms, broken into florets; 3 tablespoons minced chives; 1 cup assorted edible flower petals

Our home economists color a flavorful side dish with pretty purple chive blossoms and the petals of edible flowers. Serve this hot pasta dish with a variety of entrees.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
6 chive blossoms, broken into florets
3 tablespoons minced chives
1 cup assorted edible flower petals

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Drain pasta. In a large bowl, toss the pasta, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, chive blossoms, chives and flowers.