Pasta with Tomatoes Black Olives and Capers
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Pasta with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Capers is a quick yet elegant dish perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Al dente pasta is tossed in a vibrant sauce made with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and tangy capers, with a hint of garlic and optional chili flakes for subtle heat. Fresh basil adds an aromatic finish, while a splash of reserved pasta water creates the perfect silky consistency. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian pasta recipe combines wholesome ingredients into a light yet satisfying meal that’s as easy to make as it is to love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or penne)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 100 grams Black olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
- 15 grams Fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the sliced black olives, capers, and red chili flakes (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta in the tomato olive sauce. If the mixture seems dry, gradually add the reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from heat and gently stir in the torn basil leaves.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional basil if desired. Enjoy your Pasta with Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Capers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3606 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
