Mixed Herbs and Olives Fussili
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4
- Category: Pasta
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
A delicious mix of pasta, olives and herbs, for the perfect quick and easy dinner!
Ingredients
450 g fussili pasta
45 ml (3 Tbsp) butter
30 ml (2 Tbsp) olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
60ml (¼ C) mixed fresh herbs, oregano, rosemary and thyme, finely chopped
200 g black olives, pitted and chopped
600 g fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Parmesan, freshly grated, to serve
Instructions
Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water until al dente and drain reserving 60ml (¼ cup) of the water.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter and oil in a large frying pan and sauté the garlic over medium heat for a few minutes.
Sprinkle the herbs and olives over the butter mixture and stir to combine. Cook for a minute more. Add the tomatoes and season. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Pour the pasta into a serving dish and toss through the sauce adding the reserved water only if it is necessary. Top with the Parmesan and serve while still hot.
