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penne alla napolitana

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Cat Kiselica
@catkiselica
Grapevine, TX

Incredibly quick & easy ... intensely flavorful ... a favorite for years. Even better, if you purchase some of the ingredients in 'convenience' form (minced garlic, sliced olives, pre-shredded cheese), this meal can go from pantry to dinner table in less than 30 minutes!!

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For penne alla napolitana

  • 12 oz
    penne pasta
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1 c
    sliced or chopped black olives
  • 1 Tbsp
    dried basil
  • 1 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 c
    tomato sauce
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesan
  • 1/2 c
    shredded mozzarella

How To Make penne alla napolitana

  • 1
    Drop penne in boiling, salted water. Return to boil & boil gently for 8-10 mins. (for 'al dente'), or to desired tenderness. Drain; toss with 1 T. of the olive oil. Return to pan & keep warm.
  • 2
    Saute garlic slowly in remaining 3 T. of olive oil in large skillet until soft, but not brown. (NOTE: To speed prep time, I typically start this step as pasta is cooking on another burner!)
  • 3
    Add sliced/chopped olives, basil, red pepper flakes, & tomato sauce. Stir & heat to simmering. (NOTE: The olive oil will separate & form a 'ring' around pan's edge ... don't worry, this is normal! The oil will incorporate in the next step.)
  • 4
    Add grated parmesan, stirring until melted and combined well; repeat with mozzarella. (Provolone goes well with this, too.)
  • 5
    Pour over warm pasta & serve!
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