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                     PENNE PASTA W/TOMATOES & CHILE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Pasta
               Mexican

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       tb           Crushed red chile
    1/2   c            Sun-dried tomatoes, cut in
                       Slivers
  1       c            Black olives, cured in oil,
                       Pitted and halved
    1/2   c            Fresh basil, chopped
    1/2   c            Fresh Italian parsley,
                       Chopped
  1       tb           Grated lemon peel
  3       cl           Garlic, minced
    1/2   c            Olive oil
  2       tb           Oil from the tomatoes
  2       ts           Freshly ground black pepper
    3/4   lb           Parmesan cheese, grated
  1       lb           Penne pasta

 Contributed to the echo by: Stephanie Dicamillo
 Originally from: "The Whole Chile Pepper" magazine,
 Dec. 1989 Penne Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and
 Chile 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.

 Serves: 6 Heat Scale: 5



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