Ingredients

  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb regular penne or 1 lb whole wheat penne
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 14 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 14 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 14 cup chopped fresh parsley (I'd use basil)
  • 14 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Method

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne according to package directions until the pasta is al dente, about 13 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until just golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp.
  • salt, and 1/4 tsp.
  • black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, until the tomato juices run, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cooked penne, olives, parsely, and Parmesan cheese to the skillet and toss to combine, coating everything well.
  • Serve immedeiately, sprinkled with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.