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Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives and Salami

Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 500 gm tagliatelle or any ribbon-type pasta
  • 5 ripe red tomatoes; peeled and chopped
  • 8 sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • 60 gm black olives pitted
  • 10 slices spicy salami cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tbsp fresh sage chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil shredded
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Parmesan cheese grated
  • Salt to season
  • Freshly milled black pepper to season

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water till al dente or according to packet instructions. Drain and keep aside, reserving ½ cup of the water.
  • In a deep pan, heat olive oil and sauté the salami strips for a minute or two.
  • Add the fresh tomatoes and garlic and sauté on high for one more minute or till the tomatoes are slightly mushy.
  • Add the sun dried tomatoes, sage, olives and balsamic vinegar; mix well and immediately add the drained pasta.
  • Season with salt, black pepper.
  • If the dish feels a bit dry, add a few spoons of the reserved water to loosen it up.
  • Remove from heat and add the basil and Parmesan; toss well to combine.
  • Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Enjoy with a glass of wine and your loved ones!