Penne With Tomatoes, Olives And Two Cheeses
- 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 3 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups canned low sodium chicken broth
- 1 lb penne or 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 2 1/2 cups packed grated havarti cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced pitted oil-cured olives (such as Kalamata)
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add tomatoes, basil and crushed red pepper.
- (See note below about the pepper).
- Crush tomatoes with a potato masher to break into smaller pieces.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally.
- This will take about an hour.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When sauce is close to done, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until it is just tender but still a little bit firm to the bite.
- Drain pasta and toss with remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Stir in pasta mixing thoroughly.
- Mix in Havarti cheese.
- Pour into 13x9/2-inch glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle top with olives and then the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake at 350u0b0 until heated thoroughly, about 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
- Note: Use your best judgment about the crushed red pepper.
- I found 1 1/2 teaspoons quite spicy.
- My whole family can enjoy this dish if I only use 1 teaspoon.
olive oil, onions, garlic, italian plum tomatoes, basil, red pepper, chicken broth, penne, havarti cheese, olives, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-with-tomatoes-olives-and-two-cheeses-16691 (may not work)