Ziti With Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 4

Ziti With Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

12g

This ziti recipe is perfect for those busy nights when you want something quick and delicious. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and anchovy fillets make this dish a flavorful and salty delight. You can make it with any type of pasta, but we recommend ziti for its ability to hold up to the sauce. This recipe is also great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Serve this dish with a light salad and you have yourself a well-balanced meal.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package instructions.
2.	In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and anchovy fillets and cook until fragrant.
3.	Add the sun-dried tomatoes and olives to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
4.	Once pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
5.	Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the reserved pasta water and chopped parsley.
6.	Toss everything together until well coated.
7.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This ziti recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and olives give it a flavorful and salty taste.

It is a great vegetarian option for a pasta dinner.

CONS

This recipe is quite high in sodium due to the olives and anchovy fillets.

The dish can be on the dry side if not enough pasta water is added.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The tomatoes in this recipe provide vitamin C and antioxidants which boost the immune system.
Black olives are known to have the highest levels of antioxidants of all olives varieties. They are also considered to be a good source of healthy fats and fiber.
The omega-3 fatty acids in anchovies are great for heart health and can help reduce inflammation in the body.

	1 package ziti pasta
	1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
	1/3 cup black Greek olives , pitted and sliced
	1/4 cup chopped parsley
	2 tablespoons olive oil
	2 anchovy fillets , diced
	2 teaspoons minced garlic