Ziti with Fresh Tomatoes and Olives

from Vegan Fire and Spice, Robin Robertson

4 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and halved (sub 1/4 cup with green olives)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2-1 lbs ziti (or penne) pasta

1) Combine all ingredients, except pasta, in a bowl. Cover and let stand 30 min, stirring occasionally.

2) Cook pasta until al dente (10-12 min). Drain well and place in shallow bowl.

3) Add sauce and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate if serving cold.

One response to “Ziti with Fresh Tomatoes and Olives

Leave a comment