Penne With Basil, Plum Tomatoes and Salt Cured Olives Recipe

An excellent pasta recipe with fresh vegetables.

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. penne pasta
• 8 plum tomatoes
• 1/2 c. salt cured olives (black)
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Wash and dry basil leaves.
2. Place them in a food processor with garlic, olive oil and vinegar.
3. Process until smooth, 3-4 seconds.
4. Cook penne in boiling water; drain.
5. Add basil mixture to penne. Stir and keep warm on stove.
6. Slice plum tomatoes lengthwise in 1/8 inch pieces.
7. Pit and slice olives.
8. Heat tomatoes and olives together in separate skillet.
9. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes.
10. Toss tomatoes and olives in with penne mixture.
11. Serve with freshly ground pepper and grated cheese.