PENNE WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND TWO CHEESES

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A hearty, tasty dish with a little kick. It is meatless, but the Havarti cheese and Kalamata olives give it enough body to satisfy the carnivores in your family. I found this recipe in the Feb. 1995 issue of Bon Appetit. Make yourself a loaf of Rosemary Focaccia bread to go with it! Bon Appetit says this serves 4--that would be 4 HUGE servings. I make two casseroles, one for now a

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Penne

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
1 lb penne or 1 lb rigatoni pasta
2 1/2 cups packed grated havarti cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted oil-cured olives (such as Kalamata)
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until onion is translucent.
  • Add tomatoes, basil and crushed red pepper.
  • (See note below about the pepper).
  • Crush tomatoes with a potato masher to break into smaller pieces.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally.
  • This will take about an hour.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • When sauce is close to done, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until it is just tender but still a little bit firm to the bite.
  • Drain pasta and toss with remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Stir in pasta mixing thoroughly.
  • Mix in Havarti cheese.
  • Pour into 13x9/2-inch glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle top with olives and then the Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350° until heated thoroughly, about 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
  • Note: Use your best judgment about the crushed red pepper.
  • I found 1 1/2 teaspoons quite spicy.
  • My whole family can enjoy this dish if I only use 1 teaspoon.

OFFICIAL AARIJSAKIB
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Can't wait to try this!


Mohamed Taha
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Yum!


M Sardar
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. Thanks for sharing!


Official Rony
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Loved this recipe! So easy to make and so delicious. I used whole wheat penne and it was perfect.


Romjan Voi
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This dish was amazing! The flavors of the tomatoes, olives, and cheeses blended together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Victoria Crentsil
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Very tasty and easy to make! I used sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese instead of the fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, and it was still delicious. Will definitely be making this again.


Tommy Lee
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some garlic and oregano and it was much better. Overall, it was a good starting point for a pasta dish, but I would make some changes next time.


Ali Alakbar256
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they really made the dish. I also added some red pepper flakes for a little spice. Will definitely make this again!


ZAITUNA G
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Naima Cakirlar
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of tomatoes, olives, and two cheeses was delicious, and the penne cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.