Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      pound         linguine
     1/2  cup           extra-virgin olive oil
   4      cloves        minced garlic
     1/4  teaspoon      hot pepper flakes
   2      medium        ripe tomatoes -- chopped
     1/2  cup           black olives -- cut up
     1/4  cup           sun-dried tomatoes -- oil-packed, drained
                        -- and chopped
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
     1/4  cup           fresh basil -- chopped
     1/2  cup           feta cheese -- optional
   1      in            -- €
   1      large         pot of boiling -- salted water, cook
                        linguine for 8 to 10 minutes
                        OR until tender but firm; drain well.

Preparation:

Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat; cook garlic, hot pepper flakes and fresh tomato for 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant but not browned. Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Add to pasta along with remaining oil and basil; toss well. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.