Skillet Penne with Olives and Capers

By vail28

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 6 ounces Italian cheese blend, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from cookscountry.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook sausage, breaking into pieces, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Stir in tomatoes, water, and pasta. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta begins to soften, about 7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. Stir in olives, capers, and basil. Sprinkle with cheese and bake until cheese begins to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Serve.