Penne saporite "il frantoio"(penne w/tomato&s
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 tb Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lg Garlic clove mince
- 1 sm Red/yellow bell pepper dice
- 1 cn Plum tomatoes
- 14oz chop
- 1 Pepper
- 1 sm Onion mince
- 1/4 ts Red pepper flakes
- 1 lb Plum tomatoes chop OR
- 4 tb Chicken broth/water
- 1 lb Penne
Instructions:
: Heat oil in skillet over med low heat. Add onion & cook stirring til soft sweet & slightly carmelized about 10min. Add garlic & red pepper flakes & cook stirring for 1min. to release fragrence. Add bell pepper tomatoes & salt. Cover adjust heat to maintain simmer & stew stirring occasinally til vegetables are very soft about 15min. : Transfer mixture to food processor or blender & puree adding stock or water as needed to make a smooth sauce. Return to skillet. Reheat gently; taste & season w/S&P. Keep warm. : Meanwhile cook penne in large pot of salted boiling water til al dente 8-10min. Drain then transfer to warm bowl. Add sauce & toss. Serve immediately on warm plates. See Eating Well Oct'95 pp68



