Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic and Olives
A delicious pasta dish made with spaghetti tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with tomatoes and black olives.
Servings : 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box spaghetti , cooked according to the directions on the box
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1 cup black olives , pitted, halved
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
Instructions
- While you are cooking the spaghetti, prepare the sauce:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet.
- Add tomatoes, olives, and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in basil.
- Cook for 6 to 8 minutes over medium heat, or until tomatoes are tender.
- Drain pasta.
- When the tomato mixture is done, add the pasta to the tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 146 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 10 mg | Sodium: 393 mg | Potassium: 204 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 590 IU | Vitamin C: 18.5 mg | Calcium: 38 mg | Iron: 1.3 mg | Net Carbs: 3 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.