Recipe: Penne with Roasted Tomatoes and Black Olives
ByPenne with Roasted Tomatoes and Black Olives:
1 lb box of penne pasta (I like Dreamfield’s or Barilla brand best)
1 large or 2 small onions, diced
4 stalks celery diced
1 pressed garlic clove
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher coarse ground salt
1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
3 – 14 oz cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (I like Hunts 100% Natural brand best)
1- 4 oz can sliced black olives
In about a tablespoon or two of olive oil, cook onion and celery. When clear and soft, add garlic and other seasonings. Add roasted tomatoes and black olives. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes. In the meantime, cook pasta according to directions. When pasta is cooked and drained, add to tomato mixture and toss. Serve with shredded asiago cheese on top.
For a Optional Meat Versions:
Ground beef: Cook 1 lb ground beef with onions and celery- continue with directions above.
Chicken Breast: Cook diced chicken breast with onions and celery, continue with directions above.
