Solar Halo Ring Pasta

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A vibrant Mediterranean pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked ring-shaped pasta with sun-ripened tomato sauce and fresh herbs, all arranged in a stunning halo formation. This Italian pasta recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ring-shaped pasta, olive oil, and garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 580 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz ring-shaped pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 28 oz diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Add drained pasta and 2 tbsp reserved pasta water, tossing until sauce clings to every strand.
  5. Step 5: Transfer pasta to a circular serving platter and top with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella, arranging it in a perfect ring around the edge for the halo effect.

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