Tomato Olive Parmesan Pasta
Transform your dinner table into a Mediterranean retreat with this vibrant Tomato Olive Parmesan Pasta recipe! Featuring tender spaghetti coated in a luscious garlic-infused olive oil sauce, this dish bursts with the natural sweetness of sautéed cherry tomatoes and the briny richness of kalamata olives. A touch of crushed red pepper flakes adds subtle heat, while grated Parmesan cheese melts into the pasta for a creamy, savory finish. Fresh basil ties it all together with a bright, herbaceous note. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for a quick yet flavorful weeknight meal, this easy pasta recipe is a crowd-pleaser that transports you straight to the sun-drenched coasts of Italy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup pasta water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften and release their juices.
Stir in the sliced kalamata olives, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine, letting the cheese melt into the pasta.
Garnish the pasta with freshly chopped basil leaves, and serve warm. Optionally, add extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1491 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.4 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 4116 mg | 179% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.0 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 905 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1145 mg | 24% | |
*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.
