One-Pot Penne with Tomatoes and Olives (Gluten-Free and Vegan) – Octofree

Ingredients

• 1 lb. gluten-free penne, such as Jovial Brown Rice Penne
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
• ½ cup green olives, sliced
• zest of one lemon
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 small shallot, sliced thin
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• dash of red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp vegan, soy-free, nut-free butter, such as soy-free Earth Balance
• 4 cups water
• grated soy-free, nut-free parmesan substitute, such as Violife Just Like Parmesan (optional)