Pasta With Olives Piquant (Moosewood)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12

Pasta With Olives Piquant recipe that will tantalize your tastebuds

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb spaghetti or 1 lb other pastas
	1 1/2 cups assorted pitted olives
	4 garlic cloves , minced
	3 tablespoons olive oil
	1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
	1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( optional )
	1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese ( optional ) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

548

Sugar

Fat

19g

Pasta With Olives Piquant is a delicious and easy pasta recipe that will satisfy your cravings for something savory and flavorful. The combination of salty olives and fragrant garlic makes this dish perfect for lunch or dinner, or even as a side dish at your next dinner party. This recipe is also versatile enough to be customized to suit your tastes - you can add more red pepper flakes for a spicier flavor, or swap out the parsley for other herbs like basil or oregano.

Instructions

1.	Cook the spaghetti in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
2.	In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
3.	Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (optional), and cook until fragrant.
4.	Add the olives and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.	Toss the spaghetti with the olives and parsley.
6.	Top with pecorino romano cheese or parmesan cheese (optional). Serve warm and enjoy!

PROS

This pasta is easy to make and full of flavor.

The olives add a tangy, salty bite to the dish.

CONS

This pasta dish is relatively high in sodium, so it may not be the best choice for those on a low-sodium diet.

Also, it may not be suitable for those with olive allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta dish contains olives, which are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and antioxidants.
They may also have anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against certain diseases such as heart disease.
In addition, the garlic in this recipe has been linked to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.