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Mediterranean Pasta With Artichokes and Olives
This Mediterranean pasta is simple and boasts a lot of flavor thanks to olives and artichokes. Ready in 30 minutes, the pasta is tossed in a cherry tomato sauce cooked with garlic and olive oil, making it creamy and so delicious.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 433 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Place the cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, crushed red pepper and salt in a large pan. Stir to combine, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the tomatoes burst and soften.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packaging. Save 1 cup of the pasta water for later. Set the pasta aside.
- Once the tomatoes are bursting, give it a good stir and add the olives, artichoke hearts and capers.
- Turn the heat to medium, add the pasta to the sauce and mix. Add ⅓ cup pasta water and mix so it gets creamy. Add more pasta water if needed.
- Top the pasta with freshly grated parmesan and serve.
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Notes
- Pasta water contains starch from the pasta, making it a great addition to the sauce to make it creamy.
- Use different vegetables such as zucchini, peppers and onions if desired.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the pasta in a pan and add 2 tablespoons of water. Turn the heat to medium high and stir frequently. It takes about 10 minutes for the pasta to heat.
- et the pasta cool completely and transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Pasta water contains starch from the pasta, making it a great addition to the sauce to make it creamy.
- Use different vegetables such as zucchini, peppers and onions if desired.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, place the pasta in a pan and add 2 tablespoons of water. Turn the heat to medium high and stir frequently. It takes about 10 minutes for the pasta to heat.
- To freeze, let the pasta cool completely and transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
433kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
953IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 433
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 433kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 953IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.