Penne with Tomatoes and Capers

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups (1¾ lbs) chopped plum tomatoes
• ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped & pitted
• 1 ½ tbsp capers
• ¼ tsp salt
• 4 cups penne
• ¾ cup (3 oz) Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Method

1. Cook the penne in boiling water.
2. Sauté the garlic and pepper for 30 seconds
3. Add tomato, olives, capers and salt, and simmer 8 minutes, stirring from time to time.
4. Add the penne, tossing gently to coat. Cook 1 minute then remove from heat.
5. Sprinkle with cheese and basil.