Crispy Salami Pasta

In less than 20 minutes, you can have this great-tasting pasta on the table, ready for the hungry troops to enjoy.

• 500g dried penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 350g thinly sliced mild salami, cut into thin strips
• 250g yellow grape tomatoes, halved lengthways
• 100g smoked cheddar cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Directions:

• Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, until just tender.

• Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add salami. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp. Add tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes, shaking pan, or until heated through.

• Drain pasta. Return to saucepan over low heat. Add salami mixture, cheese and parsley. Toss until well combined. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Serve.