Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes and Tapenade

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8-oz) pkg refrigerated fettuccine
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (5½-oz) jar green olives (such as Goya)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 3 Tbsp capers
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ½ cup pasta water.
  2. Season tomatoes with pepper. Cook tomatoes in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and some have started to pop, about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside, and keep warm.
  3. Process olives, 6 Tbsp parsley, capers, red pepper, and garlic in a blender or food processor until a paste forms.
  4. Transfer mixture to skillet. Add ¼ cup pasta water, stirring constantly. Add more water as needed until sauce is desired consistency. Cook until thoroughly heated, about 3 minutes; stir in cheese.
  5. Add pasta to skillet, and toss. Top with blistered tomatoes and 2 Tbsp parsley.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
341
341
Fat (g) 12 12
Sat. Fat (g) 2 2
Protein (g) 11 11
Carb (g) 47 47
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 831 831

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