Penne Alla Puttane D Elba
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

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

Preparation:

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. Comments: This dish is NOT served hot!! Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5679)