A cozy weeknight pasta with a spicy tomato sauce and briny olives, cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:5 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:25 min
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian-American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound linguine
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add linguine and red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring constantly, until linguine is lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir in olives and cook for 1 minute more.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a less spicy dish, reduce the red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
You can substitute other types of olives, such as Castelvetrano or green olives, if desired.
This recipe is a great example of simple meal planning for busy weeknights.