Pasta with olive sauce: inexpensive, tasty and easy to prepare!

Name: Pasta with olive sauce: inexpensive, tasty and easy to prepare!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 6.7 oz pasta (we used fusilli); 1.7 oz pitted black olives (about 18); 10 oz chopped tomato pulp (or tomato passata); Onion to taste; Olive oil to taste; Salt to taste

Main Dish

Very Easy

25 min

468 Kcal

Are you in the mood for a simple first course that’s tasty and makes you feel right at home? Pasta with olive sauce is the ideal answer! A true classic of Italian cuisine, very easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s perfect for a light lunch or a quick but satisfying dinner. Chopped tomato pulp, black olives, and onion combine in a Mediterranean sauce that will delight your taste buds from the first bite. And the best part? This recipe is completely vegan and super inexpensive! Don’t waste time—get cooking and make this delicious dish for yourself and your loved ones.

Ingredients

6.7 oz pasta (we used fusilli)
1.7 oz pitted black olives (about 18)
10 oz chopped tomato pulp (or tomato passata)
Onion to taste
Olive oil to taste
Salt to taste

Materials

Pot
Frying pan
Knife
Cutting board

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time10 min

First, cut the black olives into rounds.
Sauté the finely chopped onion in a pan with some olive oil, then add the olives and let them brown for a few minutes.
Add chopped tomato pulp, a pinch of salt and cook for about 15 minutes with the lid on. Stir occasionally. (If necessary, add a little more pasta cooking water).
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in plenty of salted water.
When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and transfer it to the pan with the olive sauce.
Toss the pasta quickly until it is evenly coated with the olive sauce.
The fusilli with olive sauce are ready. If you like, drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.

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Observations

Can I store pasta with olive sauce?
Yes, you can store pasta with olive sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It can be kept for a couple of days without any problems.

What type of pasta should I use for olive sauce?
We recommend using short pasta, such as fusilli, penne, rigatoni, mezze maniche or casarecce.

Which olives should I use to make the sauce?
High-quality pitted black olives are recommended.

Can I substitute tomato passata for tomato pulp?
You can use tomato passata instead of tomato pulp. However, tomato pulp gives the sauce a more rustic texture and adds chunks of tomato to the dish.

Can I add grated Parmesan to pasta with olive sauce?
Yes. You can add grated Parmesan to the dish, but in that case the recipe will no longer be vegan.

How much onion should I use for the olive sauce?
The amount of onion can vary according to personal taste. We recommend using about half a small onion, finely chopped, as the ideal amount for this recipe.

Can I prepare the olive sauce in advance?
Olive sauce can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g

Calories: 468Kcal

Carbo: 64.3g
Total fat: 13.2g
Saturated fat: 2g
Proteins: 13.1g
Fibers: 6.5g
Sugar: 5.6g
ProPoints: 12
SmartPoints: 14

Nutritional information for 1 serving (299g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated

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Daniele Mainieri

Every day, I dive into the world of food and wine with curiosity, always looking for new flavours, recipes and inspiring discoveries to share. From traditional family dishes to the latest food trends, including pairings that make all the difference. I’ve been working in food & wine communication for over 10 years and I’m currently the Editorial Manager for the Italian edition of Petitchef.

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