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italian spaghetti with tomatoes, black olives, capers and parsley, serve in a white plate
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Spaghetti with tomatoes, black olives, capers and parsley

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Italian spaghetti with tomatoes, olives, capers, and parsley. A simple plant-forward pasta with bold Mediterranean flavor and easy prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  3. Drain and set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and oregano.
  7. Cook for 10-12 minutes until softened.
  8. Add olives and capers and stir well.
  9. Toss spaghetti with the sauce.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 11gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 510mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1159IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg

Notes

• Rinse capers to reduce saltiness if needed
• Use ripe tomatoes for best flavor
• Add a splash of pasta water to adjust sauce texture

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