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Chilli & Olive Pasta

  • RECIPE MAKES: 4 serves
  • PREP TIME: 5 min
  • COOK TIME: 65 min

Tender pasta tossed in warm olive oil infused with garlic and red chili flakes. Olives add a simple, savory contrast to complete this easy Mediterranean style dish.

 

Recipe created by @growingupwithpku

step 1

Add oil to a pan.

step 2

Add garlic and chilli flakes heating gently so the garlic doesn’t brown. 

step 3

Add tomato puree and gently cook out until the oil becomes red.

step 4

Add cans of tomatoes and bring to a gentle simmer. 

step 5

Cover pan leaving the lid ajar, for about 30mins. 

step 6

Finally add olives and stir through sauce, adda pinch of salt and then place lid back on and cook for a further 30mins. 

step 7

Meanwhile bring a pot of water to boil and cook Mevalia spaghetti pasta as per manufacture directions. 

step 8

To finish gently stir pasta through sauce and serve. 


 

PROTEIN FREE

 


 

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely sliced
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 2 Tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 cans of chopped tomatoes
  • 100g olives
  • Pinch of salt
  • 500g Mevalia spaghetti