Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
Recipes Italian Pasta Quick and Easy Vegetarian
Description
This 30 minute dinner is perfect for busy days when there isn't much time to cook, but you still want a delicious meal. It's full of sweet tomatoes, salty olives and capers, and garlic in olive with your favorite pasta.
Ingredients
8 oz. spaghetti or favorite pasta
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. butter
1 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3-4 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 c. olives, halved (mix of kalamata and castelvetrano or preferred olives)
2 T. whole capers
1 t. kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 T. fresh thyme
Directions
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Heat a large pot of water.
In a large skillet over medium-high, heat oil and butter together until butter is melted and slightly sizzling. Add tomatoes and a pinch of kosher salt. Spread tomatoes out in a single layer for even cooking. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes until broken down and fragrant. Add garlic; cook 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add olives, capers, and thyme; stir; cook for 5 minutes.
When the water is boiling, add a generous amount of salt; add the spaghetti. Cook until al dente (about 1 minute before suggested time on package).
Reserve 1/4 c. of the pasta cooking water; drain pasta; add to pasta sauce with reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper, to taste (about 1 t. kosher salt and a couple grinds of black pepper).
Serve with more fresh thyme and black pepper, if desired.
4 servings.