TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE

TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE image

Provided by Lori-Jo Wahl

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

salt & pepper
1 lb penne pasta
1/4 c olive oil
2 galic cloves, chopped
2 c cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper **optional
3/4 c kalamata (greek) olives, pitted & sliced
1/4 c chopped parsley
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Steps:

1. In a large pan of boiling water, cook the Penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes; drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, & cook, stirring until just golden, about 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 tsp. salt, & 1/4 tsp. pepper. Reduce the heat to low & cook, stirring until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the Penne, olives, parsley, & 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to the skillet & toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired.
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5. If you are cooking for children who don't like black olives, toss the olives in after you have served the children.