PENNE WITH BASIL, PLUM TOMATOES & SALT CURED OLIVES

PENNE WITH BASIL, PLUM TOMATOES & SALT CURED
OLIVES
1 lb. penne pasta
8 plum tomatoes
1/2 c. salt cured olives (black)
1 bunch fresh basil
3 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Wash and dry basil leaves. Place them in a food processor with garlic, olive
oil and vinegar. Process until smooth, 3-4 seconds. Cook penne in boiling
water; drain. Add basil mixture to penne. Stir and keep warm on stove.
Slice plum tomatoes lengthwise in 1/8 inch pieces. Pit and slice olives. Heat
tomatoes and olives together in separate skillet. Cook over medium heat 3
minutes. Toss tomatoes and olives in with penne mixture. Serve with
freshly ground pepper and grated cheese.