Penne Alla Malefemmina*

Directions

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   1/4 c Olive oil -- extra virgin 20 Kalamata olives -- pitted and -halved 1 tb Capers plus 1/2 ts

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   marinade 5 Garlic cloves, chopped 1 c Tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1/4 c Basil leaves, some whole, -some chopped in half Salt to taste pn Red

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   Author's note: "This pasta dish would not be the same without the piquancy it picks up from the capers, and from its Italian name

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   The dish loosely translates as 'bad woman pasta,' as several other lusty tomato and garlic and herb pasta dishes do

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   Legend has it that these dishes are so named because they are very aromatic and lure customers in when other charms fail

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   Another explanation is that the dishes are so quick they can be prepared between customers." Combine olive oil with olives, capers, garlic,

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   Let sit and marinate for half hour if possible

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   Cook penne in rapidly boiling salted water until al dente