Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and olives

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Pasta
• Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
• Pasta : 8 ounces
• Salt : 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil : 1 tablespoon
• Sauce
  • Sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped) : 1/2 cup
  • Olives (pitted and sliced) : 1/4 cup
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Red pepper flakes : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil (chopped) : 2 tablespoons

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Steps

• Cook the Pasta
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Add salt to the boiling water.
• Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
• Prepare the Sauce
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
• Cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes and olives to the skillet.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
• Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
• Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.

Tips

• You can use any type of pasta you prefer, such as spaghetti, penne, or fusilli.
• If you like a bit of heat, you can increase the amount of red pepper flakes.

Information

• This pasta dish is vegetarian-friendly and can be easily customized with additional vegetables or protein, such as grilled chicken or shrimp.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.