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PASTA

Preparation: Easy, Q&E
Serves 4 as a main course

Quick and delicious meal - make sure you have all the ingredients to hand when you start.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced pitted kalamata (black) olives (optional)
• 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 4 cups hot cooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta)
• 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil
• 1/3 cup (1 1/4 ounces) coarsley grated Asiago, Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 lb (or 1/4 package) or 1 ample cup farfalle, penne or pasta of choice per person - whole package for 4.

  Pasta pot, non-stick skillet large enough to hold all ingredients.

HEAT oil in skillet over medium-high heat.

ADD cherry tomatoes, olives, and artichokes; cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

PLACE pasta in a large bowl. Add tomato mixture, basil, cheese, salt, and freshly ground pepper; toss well.

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