Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

black pepper

freshly ground

1 lb

penne

3 unit

garlic

crushed

8 unit

anchovy fillets

chopped

4 tbsp

olive oil

7 ounce

black olives

pitted, chopped

7 ounce

goat cheese

roughly crumbled

4 tbsp

flat leaf parsley

finely chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Bring a large pan of salted water to a boil.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, approximately 10 minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce by mixing together the crushed garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, and olive oil in a small bowl to form a paste.

Step 4
~2 min

Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly.

Step 5
~2 min

Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the garlic paste, chopped black olives, and roughly crumbled goat cheese to the pasta.

Step 7
~2 min

Toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Step 8
~2 min

Season the pasta with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 9
~2 min

Drizzle with additional olive oil.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle with finely chopped flat leaf parsley.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.

Adjust the amount of garlic and anchovies to your preference.

Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Pair with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic Bread
Green Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Common Italian pasta dish

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Meal

Popularity Score

60/100

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