We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Fiery tomato and capsicum pasta with olives
Fiery tomato and capsicum pasta with olives
0 Likes
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
28 minutes
Total Time:
33 minutes
Spice up your meal with this flavorful pasta dish.
Ingredients:
  • 100mls (5 tbsp) olive oil
  • 6 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 fresh red chillies, or to taste, de-seeded, finely chopped
  • 2 400g cans peeled whole tomatoes, liquid reserved, tomatoes chopped
  • 2 red capsicum, de-seeded, finely sliced
  • Salt, ground black pepper & sugar, to taste
  • 500g penne rigate
  • 160g (1 cup) Kalamata olives
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat 80mls (4 tablespoons) of olive oil with anchovy fillets, garlic, and chopped chillies, stirring for 3-4 minutes until anchovies dissolve. Add chopped tomatoes with their liquid and capsicum, bring to a boil.
  • Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes until thickened to sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar, if desired.
  • Heat a large saucepan of water until rapidly boiling. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil, then the pasta. Stir to prevent sticking and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and toss with the remaining 3 teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Stir in the olives to the sauce in the saucepan until well combined. Serve hot.