Semolina's Muffaletta Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Olive Salad

• 2 1/2 cups green olives
• 1 cup black olives
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons diced pimiento
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper

Muffaletta Pasta

• 1 1/2 ounces ham, cut in sticks
• 1 1/2 ounces Genoa salami, cut in sticks
• 1/2 cup olive salad
• 2 cups cooked penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese
• Chopped parsley

Instructions

Olive Salad

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Muffalette Pasta

1. Sauté the ham and salami in the olive oil until lightly browned.
2. Add the olive salad and the penne pasta and cook until the pasta is heated through.
3. Transfer the ingredients to a serving plate and garnish with the remaining ingredients.

Attribution

Posted by LladyRusty at recipegoldmine.com.

Source: coastalcooking.com - Chefs Hans Limburg, Greg Reggio, Gary Darling - Pensacola, Florida