Ziti With Fresh Tomato-Olive Sauce

• 8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta or 8 ounces mostaccioli pasta
• 12 cup kalamata olive, pitted and sliced
• 13 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
• 1 34 lbs tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon capers, drained (optional)
• 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt
• pepper
• crumbled goat cheese or grated parmesan cheese

1. Prepar pasta according to packaged directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large serving bowl, combine olives, basil, oil, vinegar, garlic, capers, and red pepper flakes.
3. Add the tomatoes to olive mixture and toss.
4. Drain pasta and add to tomato-olive sauce; toss well.
5. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.
6. Season with salt and pepper.

pasta, kalamata olive, fresh basil, tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, capers, red pepper, salt, pepper, goat cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ziti-with-fresh-tomato-olive-sauce-170340 (may not work)