Budget recipes

Olive and herb pasta for $2.70 per serve

Olive and herb pasta for $2.70 per serve

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Pasta
Convenience recipes: Budget, four or less

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INGREDIENTS

farfalle pasta, 500g
olive oil, 2 tablespoons
garlic, 4 cloves, finely chopped
mixed olives, 300g, pitted, chopped
chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon
basil, 1/2 cup, chopped
parsley, 1/2 cup, chopped, plus extra
to serve
METHOD

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water following packet instructions until al dente. Drain well. Return to pan.

  2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large frying pan on medium. Saute
    garlic 1 minute, until fragrant (being careful not to burn). Add olives and chilli.
    Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.

  3. Add olive mixture to hot pasta with herbs. Season to taste and toss well. Serve sprinkled with extra parsley.


TOP TIP
  • If liked, drizzle this pasta with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
  • Accompany with a mixed salad.

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