Ingredients:
1 lb penne or 1 lb ziti pasta
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted ( or more, to taste)
2 -3 large fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
black pepper
10 -12 leaves fresh basil, julienned
1/4 lb feta cheese, crumbled
Directions:
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente; drain.
While the pasta’s cooking, mix next four ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add cooked pasta; toss so pasta is thoroughly coated with oil and tomatoes are distributed evenly.
Sprinkle with black pepper to taste and shreds of basil and toss again.
Crumble feta on top.
Toss again just before serving.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 20 min.