Pasta with olives
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Total Time
12 minutes
Background
We all have days when there is nothing in the fridge to eat - on these occasions you stall can make a meal using cupboard products like this pasta with olives. Actually, this dish is quite popular in Southern Italy, where they like their pasta with a simple sauce.
Ingredients
- 200g pasta of your choice (gluten-free is ok too)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 cup pitted green or black olives, drained (from jar)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the packet’s instructions.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. Slice the garlic, then heat the oil in a frying pan and fry it with the capers for a minute. Make sure the garlic doesn’t burn! Add the tomato purée, chilli (if used) and a few spoonful of the pasta’s cooking water. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes until you get a silky sauce. Stir in the olives for a minute, then turn off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan or plant-based grated cheese, if liked.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Budget - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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