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Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole-grain penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ounces soppressata or salami, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, strained and quartered
- 6 stuffed Spanish queen olives, halved, plus 2 tablespoons brine
- One 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup of 1/2-inch chunks fresh mozzarella
Method
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- Return the pasta to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the soppressata and cook, stirring, until blistered and the oil turns reddish, about 3 minutes.
- Add the artichoke hearts and olives and stir to coat.
- Add the tomatoes, the reserved pasta water, basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of olive brine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until most of the water evaporates and the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the sauce and mozzarella to the pasta in the pot and stir to combine.
- Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with more basil.
