Pasta with olive sauce: cheap, tasty and easy to prepare!
Are you in the mood for a simple, tasty pasta dish that 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, 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 stimulate your palate from the first taste. And the best part? This recipe is completely vegan and super cheap! Don't waste time, get to work now and make this goodness for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
Materials
- Pan
- Frying pan
- Knife
- Cutting board
Preparation
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 abundant salted water.
When the pasta is cooked al dente, drain it and transfer it to the pan with the olive sauce.
Stir the pasta quickly until the olive sauce is well blended.
The fusilli with olive sauce is ready. If you like, you can add a drizzle of raw olive oil before serving.
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 pasta to use for olive sauce?
We recommend using short pasta, such as fusilli, penne, rigatoni, mezze maniche or caserecce.
Which olives to use to make the sauce?
High quality pitted black olives are recommended.
Can I substitute tomato pulp for tomato puree?
You can use tomato puree instead of pulp, however, tomato pulp gives the sauce a more rustic texture and enriches the dish with chunks of tomato.
Can I add grated parmesan cheese to pasta with olive sauce?
Yes. You can add grated parmesan cheese to the dish, however, 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.
