Sauteed Cherry Tomato and Olive Penne Recipe

Name: Sauteed Cherry Tomato and Olive Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb regular penne or 1 lb whole wheat penne; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (I'd use basil); ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Servings: persons

salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb regular penne or 1 lb whole wheat penne
¼ cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (I'd use basil)
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne according to package directions until the pasta is al dente, about 13 minutes; drain.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute.
4
Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp.
5
salt, and 1/4 tsp.
6
black pepper.
7
Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until the tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
8
Add the cooked penne, olives, parsely, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss to combine, coating everything well.
9
Serve immedeiately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

192

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salt and pepper, to taste, 1 lb regular penne or 1 lb whole wheat penne, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Cherry Tomato and Olive Penne 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.

Sauteed Cherry Tomato and Olive Penne

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