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                       Penne Alla Puttane D'Elba

Recipe By     : Molto Mario
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/2  pound         young zucchini -- sliced paper thin
  2      cloves        garlic -- sliced paper thin
 12      large         leaves basil -- torn in half
  1      pound         overripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
                       retaining seeds and liquid
    1/2  cup           extra virgin olive oil
  2      tablespoons   giant capers, rinsed of salt -- drained
    1/4  cup           tiny black olives
                       Juice of 1/2 lemon
  2      tablespoons   crushed red pepper flakes
  2      tablespoons   kosher or sea salt
  1      pound         dried penne pasta -- preferably Italian

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, garlic, basil, tomatoes, olive oil,
capers, olives, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and salt. Allow to stand in cool
place 1/2 hour.

Meanwhile, bring 6 quarts water to boil in spaghetti pot and add 2
tablespoons salt. Drop penne in and cook according to package instructions
until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain pasta in colander and add
pasta to cool vegetables in mixing bowl. Stir gently to mix well and serve
immediately.

This dish is not served hot!!

Yield: 4 servings



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