Tomato, Rabe, & Olive Penne

Hi friends!

I am trying to post more recipes on here. A lot of them are going to be simple stuff, but this is what we eat and that’s that. I am not a professional chef or anything, but I was raised in an Italian household and have been cooking/baking from a young age. It’s just more “let’s throw this together and make it work” type of cooking than anything else. Which is ideal for a busy mom of two, trust me.

Lately, there has been a lot a lot a lot of pasta in this house because it is fast, inexpensive, and the whole house enjoys it. This is one of my very favorites. I hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Recipe

You will need:

• Prepared pasta of your choice (I like ziti for this)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 cloves of garlic, sliced thin
• 2 cups of broccoli rabe, roughly chopped
• 1 can of diced tomatoes (don’t drain)
• 1 can of olives, sliced
• Vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

To make:

• Prepare pasta of your choice according to package.
• While pasta is cooking, heat up olive oil in a pan and add garlic and broccoli rabe. Turn heat to medium, cover, and allow to wilt down (about 5 minutes).
• Add in a can of diced tomatoes and your olives. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer/cook down for about 10-15 minutes.
• Once pasta is done, toss in and top with vegan parmesan cheese.
• Enjoy!

I hope that this makes its way into your dinner rotation. I think you’ll enjoy.

Do you like recipes like this? Do you mind if they are pretty short and sweet? I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have a beautiful day, friends. xx bianca