Spaghetti alle Olive e Pomodoro
Spaghetti with Olives and Tomatoes
By Chef Antonio Cecconi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
When fresh tomatoes are abundant in the summer and fall, I will use them.
Because this is a primary sauce, I use canned tomatoes when fresh are no
longer available. You may omit the red pepper for milder flavour or substitute
Kalamata olives for the capers and black olives. – Chef Antonio

Ingredients: (Serves 4)
375g Dreamfields Spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (800g) whole peeled tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
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1 cup = 4 ounce/100g measuring cup
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large skillet/griddle over medium heat. Cook garlic, onion and
pepper flakes 5 minutes or until sizzling hot. Add wine or chicken
broth and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
- Drain tomatoes and break up. Add into skillet/griddle along with olives and
cook 5 minutes. Add oregano and basil, cook on medium for 10 minutes,
stirring frequently.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain well. Toss pasta
with sauce and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 443 calories; 17 g protein; 27 g digestible carbohydrates; 9 g fat; 2 g saturated fat; 6 mg cholesterol; 541 mg sodium; 10 g total dietary fiber.
Comments: Using fresh ingredients, like herbs, increases the intensity of
the flavour. This basic tomato sauce may be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours or freeze up to 2 months.
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