Description
Pasta with olives is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant meal bursting with fresh ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and briny olives. This versatile recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it warm or cold as a salad for an unforgettable culinary experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup pitted green and black olives, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the olives and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine drained pasta with the skillet mixture and toss well, adding reserved cooking water as needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil and Parmesan cheese until melted slightly.
- Serve immediately with extra cheese on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 1¼ cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg