PENNE WITH BLACK OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Saute the onions with the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan until they soften and begin to turn brown, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the tomatoes, olives and bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Taste the sauce and season with salt if needed.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add lots of salt and then the pasta.
• Stir well and cook the pasta until it's just tender, about 9 minutes.
• Drain the pasta but don't rinse it, then toss immediately with the sauce.