grilled red peppers
Mediterranean style black olives
6 quarts water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 pound penne
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp vinegar-packed capers
cilantro
Put the water in a pasta cooker or other large pan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium, stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt and add the penne.
Cook for about 12 minutes, or until the penne is al dente.
Drain well.
Put the penne on a salad bowl and add the lemon juice, olive oil, pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Mix well, then add the capers, parsley, basil, cilantro, olives and peppers and mix again.
