How To Make Spaghetti with Cherry Tomato & Black Olive Sauce
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they start to soften and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the black olives and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
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Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
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Serve the spaghetti with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 66g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 9g
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