Tomato, Olive & Parmesan Pasta

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 chicken bouillon cube, crushed (you can put in a zip-lock bag and hammer)
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, stems cut off & chopped (basil may be sliced and substituted)
• 1 (10 ounce) carton grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 (3 ounce) can sliced olives
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne or 1 (16 ounce) package penne rigate
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese (or as desired)

Recipe

• 1 boil the pasta and set aside.
• 2 in a large pot, mix olive oil, garlic & 1/2 of the bouillon "dust" over medium heat.
• 3 when mixed well and warm, add pasta and stir. shut off the burner. *if pasta is dry, add another shot of the olive oil.
• 4 add the grape tomatoes, olives and cilantro. mix together.
• 5 add the parmesan to a cooled down pan, when ready to serve. you don't want it to melt.
• 6 done!