Fresh Pomodoro Pasta, White Beans & Olives

Good but could use more flavorThis is a good summer dish but my husband felt it lacked flavor. So, I could spice this up next time I make it - maybe some oregano for starters. Also, I heat the tomatoes with the beans because they just taste better when they are a little cooked. The olives do give you a flavor burst.Pros: light, good for summerCons: lacks robust flavor

Good but could use more flavor This is a good summer dish but my husband felt it lacked flavor. So, I could spice this up next time I make it - maybe some oregano for starters. Also, I heat the tomatoes with the beans because they just taste better when they are a little cooked. The olives do give you a flavor burst. Pros: light, good for summer Cons: lacks robust flavor

Add Tomatoes but don't cook? I was halfway thru this when I realized that after adding tomatoes, etc. you don't cook it any further. I did cook it because I did want a cooked pasta sauce- not just fresh tomatoes thrown on some pasta. Pros: Nice combo of ingredients Cons: Why not cook the tomatoes?

Tasty Dish for a Hot Summer Day We'd been on vacation for a week and our daughter hadn't eaten the tomatoes we left on the counter -- they were quite ripe and just right for this recipe. I bought a few Greek olives in oil from the olive bar at our supermarket and had fresh basil from the garden. Used penne rigate since whole wheat ziti etc. were not available. Seal of approval from the whole family! Pros: Quick to make, healthy and low-calorie