Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and chile

 
               PENNE PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND CHILE
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Italian                          Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    4       tb           Crushed red chile
      1/2   c            Sun-dried tomatoes,
                         Cut in slivers
    1       c            Black olives, cured in
                         Oil, pitted and halved
      1/2   c            Fresh basil, chopped
      1/2   c            Fresh Italian parsley,
                         Chopped
    1       tb           Grated lemon peel
    3       cl           Garlic, minced
      1/2   c            Olive oil
    2       tb           Oil from the tomatoes
    2       ts           Freshly ground black pepper
      3/4   lb           Parmesan cheese, grated
    1       lb           Penne pasta
 
    Combine all ingredients, except the cheese and pasta,
   and let sit at room temperature for a couple of hours
   to blend the flavors.
   
    Cook the pasta in 4 quarts of boiling salted water
   until tender but still firm - 'al dente'.  Drain.
   
    Toss the pasta with the sauce and cheese until well
   coated and serve.
  
 
 
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