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A recipe (because I know Sharon likes them):

Mediterranean Pasta

6 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 TBSP)
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives
3 cups cooked ziti pasta
Crumbled feta cheese (for serving)

Seasonings (all to taste):
Basil
Red pepper flakes
Salt
Fresh-ground black pepper


Saute garlic, onion, and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Add the diced tomatoes and olives. Season with dried basil, dried red pepper flakes, a pinch or two of salt, and fresh ground black pepper, all to taste. Heat it all through and toss with about three cups of cooked ziti-type pasta. Sprinkle with some crumbled feta and serve. Mmm, nummy. :)

Notes: Fresh herbs are always better, of course. Fresh basil, thyme, sage, etc, would be a nice addition to this. I was just working with what I had on hand, plus the olives and feta that I picked up on a whim while I was out today.