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Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Servings: 4
Very tasty with red wine.



INGREDIENTS

1 lb. farfalle or rotelli noodles 2 lbs. peeled Italian plum tomatoes 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon oregano 1/8 teaspoon of red dried pepper flakes, or to taste 1/2 cup of tiny black pitted olives 4 cloves of chopped garlic 1/2 cup of Italian parsley Salt, to taste
  1. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil, stir in salt. Add noodles. Cook al dente. Drain immediately and transfer to large serving dish.
  2. While noodles are cooking, drain the tomatoes and cut crosswise into halves. Squeeze out as much of the liquid as possible.
  3. Combine the tomatoes and olive oil in a large skillet and bring to a boil. Keep the sauce at full boil and add the remaining ingredients, except the pasta. Stir frequently.
  4. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until sauce has thickened to your liking.
  5. Mix in the pasta and serve immediately.