Orecchiette with Tomato and Green Olives
Our little chef Lucia prepared a delicious dish of Tomato Orecchiette and decorated it with green olives!
Enjoy your meal!
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Ingredients
- 400 g of orecchiette
- 500 g of peeled tomatoes
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 50 g of pitted green olives
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste.
- Pepper as needed.
- Fresh basil for garnish
Preparation
- Cook the orecchiette: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the orecchiette following the times indicated on the package, until they are al dente.
- Prepare the sauce: In a large pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and add the crushed garlic cloves. Brown them over medium heat until golden brown, then remove them.
- Cook the tomatoes: Add the peeled tomatoes to the pan, mashing them lightly with a fork. Let the sauce cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the orecchiette: Drain the orecchiette and transfer them to the pan with the tomato sauce. Mix well to combine the ingredients.
- Add the olives: Cut the green olives into slices and add them to the pasta. Mix again.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the orecchiette with tomato sauce, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
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