Penne With Tomatoes and Olives Recipe

Name: Penne With Tomatoes and Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon salt, plus; more salt, for pasta water; 1 lb penne or 1 lb other chunky pasta; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅓ cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus; more parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

½ teaspoon salt, plus
more salt, for pasta water
1 lb penne or 1 lb other chunky pasta
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup kalamata olive, pitted and coarsely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus
more parmesan cheese, for serving

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Add salt and pasta.
3
Cook pasta until al dente, according to manufacturers' directions.
4
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat.
5
Add garlic, and cook, stirring until golden, about 2 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
7
Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
8
Use a slotted spoon to transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Stir in olives and parsley.
11
Transfer to serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese.
12
Serve with additional cheese, if desired.

596

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ teaspoon salt, plus, more salt, for pasta water, 1 lb penne or 1 lb other chunky pasta, ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Tomatoes and Olives 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 Tomatoes and Olives

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