TOMATO AND OLIVE PENNE

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Provided by Judi Harris-Nulle @winningrecipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound(s) penne pasta
1/4 cup(s) olive oil
2 - cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cup(s) cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red pepper, optional
1/4 cup(s) kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated
- salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the penne according to package instructions until al dente, about 13 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, and cook, stirring until just golden brown, about 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until tomato juices run, about 3 minutes. Add the penne, olives, parsley, and 1/4 cup Parmesan to the skillet and toss to combine. Serve with more cheese if desired.