Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Fresh Basil

Name: Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, and Fresh Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 cup, pitted Kalamata olives; 1/2 cup, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Simple yet vibrant pasta tossed with sun-dried tomatoes, briny olives, and fresh basil in a light olive oil sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup, pitted Kalamata olives
1/2 cup, drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
to taste salt
to taste pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1/2 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives. Cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Toss for 1 minute until sauce coats the pasta.
Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.