Tomato, Olive & Parmesan Pasta

Submitted by DRiENNE

"This recipe came from one I already had, I just put my own twist on it. It is excellent whether served warm or chilled, and works for a dinner, a side or anything in between. My measurements are all subject to my own taste. Feel free to mess with them a little."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 chicken bouillon cube, crushed (you can put in a zip-lock bag and hammer)
• 1⁄2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems cut off & chopped (basil may be sliced and substituted)
• 1 (10 ounce) carton grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 (3 ounce) can sliced olives
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne or (16 ounce) package penne rigate
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese (or as desired)

directions

1. boil the pasta and set aside.
2. in a large pot, mix olive oil, garlic & 1/2 of the bouillon "dust" over medium heat.
3. when mixed well and warm, add pasta and stir. shut off the burner. *if pasta is dry, add another shot of the olive oil.
4. add the grape tomatoes, olives and cilantro. mix together.
5. add the parmesan to a cooled down pan, when ready to serve. you don't want it to melt.
6. done!

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

Made for Spring PAC 2008. This was good and easy to make. I followed the recipe as written other then I used a 5 ounce jar of olives. I also used Dreamfield pasta. I thought this was good but needed more garlic. I added garlic powder when mixing in the cheese. I am the only one in the family that likes olives so this is all for me LOL!

 

[Baby Kato]

This is really good. My dh & I enjoyed it very much. I added a little extra garlic. I love the combination of flavors and textures, this pasta is light and very fresh tasting. I will be making this often, its very versatile and goes with many dishes. Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[Chef floWer]

Yummy Pasta! This recipe was quick and simple to make with little ingredients and a lot of flavour. I didn't change anything at all and kept to the recipe. This recipe is perfect recipe for summer when you don't want to be cooking but want something filling. Thank you @DRiENNE