Penne putannesca

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Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes

Healthy options: Healthy

Serves: 4

Type: Pasta

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Ingredients

300g small penne pasta
11⁄2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
400g can diced tomatoes
400g can artichoke hearts, drained, sliced
1⁄3 cup (60g) stuffed green olives, thickly sliced
1⁄4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
Pinch dried chilli flakes (optional

Preparation method

1. Cook pasta in plenty of boiling water for 8-10 minutes until tender but still firm to the bite. Drain.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over moderate heat. Cook garlic, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until golden. Add remaining ingredients; season with black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add pasta to the sauce, toss and serve.

No need for parmesan with this zesty sauce. For added protein, toss a can of tuna through pasta and sauce. Replace artichokes with a selection of antipasto vegetables from the supermarket’s deli department if you like; drain off oil before using.

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