Penne With Tomatoes, Olives And Two Cheeses

Penne With Tomatoes, Olives And Two Cheeses


1. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until onion is translucent.

3. Add tomatoes, basil and crushed red pepper.

4. (See note below about the pepper).

5. Crush tomatoes with a potato masher to break into smaller pieces.

6. Add broth and bring to a boil.

7. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is reduced to 6 cups, stirring occasionally.

8. This will take about an hour.

9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

10. When sauce is close to done, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until it is just tender but still a little bit firm to the bite.

11. Drain pasta and toss with remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil.

12. Stir in pasta mixing thoroughly.

13. Mix in Havarti cheese.

14. Pour into 13x9/2-inch glass baking dish.

15. Sprinkle top with olives and then the Parmesan cheese.

16. Bake at 350° until heated thoroughly, about 30 minutes.

17. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

18. Note: Use your best judgment about the crushed red pepper.

19. I found 1 1/2 teaspoons quite spicy.

20. My whole family can enjoy this dish if I only use 1 teaspoon.

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