Imagine a mouthwatering pasta dish that transports you straight to the sun-drenched hills of Italy, ready in just 25 minutes! This Broth Cooked Pasta Tossed with Olives and Parsley is not just a meal, it's a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and impress even the most discerning food lovers. With a perfect blend of simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is about to become your new go-to comfort food that looks like it was crafted by a professional chef.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients: 2 cups of cooked pasta, 1/2 cup of sliced olives, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
- If you haven't cooked the pasta yet, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the olives by slicing them into rings if they aren't already sliced. Set them aside.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, return it to the pot over low heat. Add the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot to keep the pasta moist.
- Drizzle the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the pasta and stir gently to combine. This will add flavor and help prevent the pasta from sticking together.
- Add the sliced olives to the pot and stir well to distribute them evenly throughout the pasta.
- Next, add the chopped fresh parsley and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Continue to cook the pasta mixture over low heat for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the dish to heat through.
- Once heated, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for a minute before serving. This will allow the flavors to settle.
- Serve the broth cooked pasta warm, garnished with a little extra parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious Italian dish!
Tips
- Always salt your pasta water generously - it's your first chance to add flavor to the dish.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining; the starchy liquid helps create a silky sauce and helps ingredients stick to the pasta.
- Use high-quality olives for maximum flavor - kalamata or oil-cured olives work wonderfully in this recipe.
- Chop the parsley just before adding to maintain its vibrant color and fresh taste.
- Cook the pasta al dente to ensure it doesn't become mushy when mixed with other ingredients.
- Low heat is key when finishing the dish to blend flavors without overcooking the ingredients.
- For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 0mg
