easy pasta dish

A quick and delicious dish of pasta.

1 pkg. (16 0z.) Penne Rigate
1 can (14 oz.) Artichoke Hearts; rinsed and quartered
2 small cans of sliced Black Olives (depending on the size of can available at your market, the ones I get are 2.25 oz. each, so I use two of them)- rinsed
2 cloves fresh minced Garlic
2 T. Olive Oil
1 jar of your favorite pasta sauce

- Cook the Pasta in salted water according to package instructions
- Heat the Olive Oil over medium-high heat
- Add the artichoke hearts and saute for about 3
- Add the Garlic, saute and additional 2 minutes
- Add the Olives, turn the heat up to high and cook an additional 2 minutes while stirring, being careful not to burn
- Add the Tomato sauce and turn the heat down to simmer. Grate some (or a lot) fresh ground black Pepper over top. Cook until the sauce is heated through. I usually only use 3/4 of the jar, saving some for reheating leftovers.
- Strain the pasta and toss with a drizzling of Olive Oil.
- Serve it up with a topping of fresh ground black pepper, grated grana padano, and some fresh herbs if you got 'em!

elements:
Artichoke = Wood, Black Olives = Wood, Tomato = Fire, Garlic = Metal, Cheese = Metal