Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers

Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Parmesan goes a long way on this meatless entrée, so use sparingly. Pour some Chianti.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 servings
Italian Garlic Herb Olive Pasta Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Parmesan Port Spring Capers Bon Appétit
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 5 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • additional chopped fresh basil
  • Carbohydrate 61 g(20%)
  • Cholesterol 3 mg(1%)
  • Fat 7 g(10%)
  • Fiber 6 g(23%)
  • Protein 13 g(25%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(8%)
  • Sodium 632 mg(26%)
  • Calories 361

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives. Sauté until tomatoes begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Add Port and next 6 ingredients. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss. Garnish with additional basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.

Preparation Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until pale golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and olives. Sauté until tomatoes begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Add Port and next 6 ingredients. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 6 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Pour sauce over pasta; toss. Garnish with additional basil. Serve, passing Parmesan separately.