Linguine Tapenade

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups tomatoes, vine ripened
• 1/4 cup kalamata olive
• 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1/4-1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 (375 g) package linguine, multigrain

Directions

1. 1

   Chop tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and basil into small chunky bits. Do not use a food processor.

2. 2

   Combine capers, 1/4 cup oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, lemon pepper, ground pepper, red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Mix all ingrediants together and let sit at room temperature to let flavours blend.

4. 4

   Cook pasta, drain and immediately toss with tapenaude. Add more oil if needed.

5. 5

   Serve with crusty bread and wedges of lemon.

6. 6

   Enjoy :).