Easy Skillet Penne Pasta

Ingredients You Need

• 6 cups (18 oz.) multigrain or whole wheat penne pasta

• 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 6 cups chopped sweet or yellow onion

• 6 yellow or red bell peppers, diced

• 18 cloves garlic, minced

• 5-1/2 lbs. canned Italian seasoned diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 cup Lindsay® Black Ripe Olives

• 1-1/2 cups chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil

Cooking Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions omitting salt.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep sauté pan over medium heat.

3. Add onions, bell peppers and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until tender.

4. Add tomatoes and, if desired, pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Stir in olives; simmer over low heat 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

5. Drain pasta; stir into olive mixture; simmer 1 minute.

6. Top with parsley.