Penne Pasta with Tomatoes And Chile

Penne Pasta with Tomatoes And Chile

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

4	tablespoons	crushed red chile
1/2	cup	sun-dried tomatoes -- cut in slivers
1	cup	black olives -- cured in oil, pitted and halved
1/2	cup	fresh basil -- chopped
1/2	cup	fresh Italian parsley chopped
1	tablespoon	grated lemon peel
3	cloves	garlic -- minced
1/2	cup	olive oil
2	tablespoons	oil from the tomatoes
2	teaspoon	freshly ground black pepper
3/4	pound	parmesan cheese -- grated
1	pound	penne pasta

Preparation:

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 serv