Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Pecorino Recipe

Name: Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Pecorino
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound penne; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup basil leaves; 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped thyme; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped marjoram; Salt; 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoeshalved, seeded and quartered; 1/3 cup Calamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 cup coarsely grated Tuscan Pecorino cheese (3 ounces); Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound penne
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, halved
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped thyme
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped marjoram
Salt
1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoeshalved, seeded and quartered
1/3 cup Calamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely grated Tuscan Pecorino cheese (3 ounces)
Freshly ground pepper

1
Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
2
Drain the penne and toss with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
3
Let cool to room temperature.
4
Meanwhile, in a blender, puree the basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, marjoram with the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil.
5
Scrape into a bowl and season with salt.
6
In a large bowl, toss the penne with the herb puree, tomatoes and olives and let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to develop flavor.
7
Just before serving, add the Pecorino, season with pepper and toss well.

510

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound penne, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup basil leaves, 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Pecorino falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives and Pecorino

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