Ingredients:

• 300 g pasta (preferably penne or spaghetti)
• 100 g black olives (chopped)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 handful of fresh basil
• 100 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. While the pasta is boiling in salted water, heat the olive oil in a pan.
2. Add the garlic to the pan and fry lightly.
3. Add the cherry tomatoes and olives, cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain the boiled pasta and add to the pan, stir.
5. Add the basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
6. Optionally, add red pepper flakes and serve.