Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the pasta directions.
- Drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
- Cool at room tenperature.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan, add the pepper slices and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Drain them on paper towels and reserve.
- Put the basil and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
- Add the rest of the olive oil, salt and pepper and puree.
- Pour the basil "sauce" over the pasta and toss.
- Add the reserved peppers and olives and toss together.
- To serve divide the penne/pepper salad among 4 plates and garnish each with reserved basil leaves.