penne alla napolitana
Incredibly quick & easy ... intensely flavorful ... a favorite for years. Even better, if you purchase some of the ingredients in 'convenience' form (minced garlic, sliced olives, pre-shredded cheese), this meal can go from pantry to dinner table in less than 30 minutes!!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 cup sliced or chopped black olives
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
How To Make penne alla napolitana
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Step 1Drop penne in boiling, salted water. Return to boil & boil gently for 8-10 mins. (for 'al dente'), or to desired tenderness. Drain; toss with 1 T. of the olive oil. Return to pan & keep warm.
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Step 2Saute garlic slowly in remaining 3 T. of olive oil in large skillet until soft, but not brown. (NOTE: To speed prep time, I typically start this step as pasta is cooking on another burner!)
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Step 3Add sliced/chopped olives, basil, red pepper flakes, & tomato sauce. Stir & heat to simmering. (NOTE: The olive oil will separate & form a 'ring' around pan's edge ... don't worry, this is normal! The oil will incorporate in the next step.)
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Step 4Add grated parmesan, stirring until melted and combined well; repeat with mozzarella. (Provolone goes well with this, too.) -
Step 5Pour over warm pasta & serve!
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Sauces
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
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