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Skillet penne with Olives and Capers

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 oz penne
  • 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 6 oz Italian cheese blend, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
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Skillet penne with Olives and Capers

by DCMH
Servings: 4 to 6
 

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook sausage, breaking into pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, water, and pasta. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta begins to soften, about 7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes.
  5. Stir in olives, capers, and basil. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve.
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Summary

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from Cook's Country, Oct/Nov 2011