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Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
This simple dish depends on fresh basil, garlic, and tomatoes to deliver big flavor.
Photography Becky Luigart-Stayner / Styling Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
 Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers



By Lisa Zwirn

Menu (serves 4)

Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers

Parmesan bread twists: Combine 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Unroll 1 (11-ounce) can refrigerated breadstick dough; cut dough along perforations to form 12 breadsticks. Sprinkle cheese mixture over dough, gently pressing into dough. Twist each breadstick, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees 13 minutes or until breadsticks are lightly browned.

Green salad

Game Plan

1. While oven heats and water comes to a boil: Prepare breadsticks; Chop tomato, olives, and basil; Grate cheese

2. While tomato mixture cooks: Cook pasta; Toss salad

Quick Tip

You'll save time in the kitchen if you buy pitted olives.

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