Penne With Basil Plum Tomatoes and Salt Cured Olives
By PutoPinoy on Saturday, February 14, 2009 At
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Ingredients:
Wash and dry basil leaves. Place them in a food processor with garlic, olive oil and vinegar. Process until smooth, 3-4 seconds. Cook penne in boiling water; drain. Add basil mixture to penne. Stir and keep warm on stove. Slice plum tomatoes lengthwise in 1/8 inch pieces. Pit and slice olives. Heat tomatoes and olives together in separate skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Toss tomatoes and olives in with penne mixture. Serve with freshly ground pepper and grated cheese.
- 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
Wash and dry basil leaves. Place them in a food processor with garlic, olive oil and vinegar. Process until smooth, 3-4 seconds. Cook penne in boiling water; drain. Add basil mixture to penne. Stir and keep warm on stove. Slice plum tomatoes lengthwise in 1/8 inch pieces. Pit and slice olives. Heat tomatoes and olives together in separate skillet. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes. Toss tomatoes and olives in with penne mixture. Serve with freshly ground pepper and grated cheese.
Labels: Vegetable Recipes
