PENNE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND CAPERS

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Categories     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Port     Spring     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 teaspoons minced garlic
12 large plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped (about 5 cups)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
3/4 cup tawny Port
1 4-ounce jar capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
14 ounces penne pasta
Additional chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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.

bimala poudel
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked it more if it had more garlic or chili pepper.


Fl0oweryy
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I accidentally added too much salt to the sauce, but it was still edible. Next time I'll be more careful with the seasoning.


mary marubayashi
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I used a different type of pasta than the one called for in the recipe and it turned out great. This dish is very versatile.


Santosh Dhikta
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I'm not a fan of capers, so I omitted them from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Afzaal Khan
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This dish is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can have a delicious and healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Abidhussain Hussain
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Cecilia Oduro
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and the sauce was a hit too.


Shittu Sodiq
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! It's a great option for a meatless meal.


Ashlyne Bivings
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of tomato-based pasta sauces, but this one was really flavorful and light.


Masho Sinyangwe
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This recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the flavors are amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gon Freeccs
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I still enjoyed this dish. The tomatoes and capers were a great combination.


Mariah Rivera
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Carol Williams
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente.


Sambo Kids
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I also added some chopped zucchini and it turned out great!


Md Marej
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the ease of preparation.


Christopher Lavalley
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, olives, and capers was delicious, and the sauce was perfectly flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.