CHERRY TOMATO AND KALAMATA OLIVE PENNE

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This is the most incredible pasta recipe I have. It is simple to make and dangerously addictive. If you are looking for a new recipe that is incredibly delicious, beautiful and will get you compliments you have found it. Even people who dislike tomatoes, olives or both cannot resist this pasta once they have tasted it. It is my adaptation of a recipe I found in 'Everyday Food'. Enjoy!

Provided by JP834618

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne rigate
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced.
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved.
3/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olive
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta.
  • In a medium bowl add halved cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper, set aside.
  • Add garlic and olive oil to a medium skillet and saute on low heat until garlic is translucent and soft but not brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium low, add tomato and olive mixture and saute 1- 3 minutes just until the tomatoes begin to release their juices, tomatoes should be hot but still firm, be careful not to overcook them.
  • Drain pasta when Al Dente and return to pan, toss with fresh chopped parsley.
  • Mix in the tomato and olive mixture gently.
  • Add parmesan cheese and toss gently, serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.7, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 956.9, Carbohydrate 95.1, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 5.5, Protein 31.1

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