Recipe
Mediterranean Olive & Tomato Pasta
A quick, flavourful pasta dish that brings together Goodwill olives, ripe tomatoes and fresh basil in a light garlic sauce.
10 min
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
4
Servings
Main Course
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghetti or linguine
- 200 g Goodwill pitted mixed olives
- 300 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves
- Parmesan shavings
- Salt and black pepper
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
Chef's Tip
Use a mix of green and black olives for a richer flavour and colour contrast.
Instructions
- 1
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of cooking water, then drain.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add the cherry tomatoes and olives. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften.
- 4
Toss the drained pasta into the pan with the reserved cooking water. Stir over low heat until the pasta is glossy and well coated.
- 5
Season with salt, pepper and chilli flakes. Finish with fresh basil and Parmesan shavings before serving.
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