Fresh and easy pasta
Chad Minton
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina Del Rey
Ingredients
Three cups pre-cooked penne pasta
One teaspoon anchovies (or to taste)
One teaspoon capers (choose the smallest ones for the most flavor)
1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and torn into smaller pieces
Three fresh tomatoes (chunked)
One tablespoon red chile flakes (or to taste)
One minced clove of garlic
Fresh basil and oregano to taste
Two tablespoons of olive oil
Fresh parmesan, lightly grated (to taste)
Directions
In a pan, add one tablespoon of olive oil and heat, then add chile flakes and garlic. Toast lightly. Add one teaspoon capers, chunked tomatoes, kalamata olives, anchovies and pasta. Add more olive oil if needed. Let cook until heated through and add fresh torn basil and oregano to taste. Let cook five to ten minutes. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and enjoy.
Serves 2.