Penne pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and chile

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4tablespoonsCrushed red chile
½cupSun-dried tomatoes,
Cut in slivers
1cupBlack olives, cured in
Oil, pitted and halved
½cupFresh basil, chopped
½cupFresh Italian parsley,
Chopped
1tablespoonGrated lemon peel
3clovesGarlic, minced
½cupOlive oil
2tablespoonsOil from the tomatoes
2teaspoonsFreshly ground black pepper
¾poundsParmesan cheese, grated
1poundsPenne pasta

Directions

Combine all ingredients, except the cheese and pasta, and let sit at room temperature for a couple of hours to blend the flavors.

Cook the pasta in 4 quarts of boiling salted water until tender but still firm - 'al dente'. Drain.

Toss the pasta with the sauce and cheese until well coated and serve.