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vegetable pasta with olive tapenade:
ingredients:
• 1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup capers
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
instructions:
1. cook the spaghetti al dente according to package instructions.
2. meanwhile, blend the olives, capers and garlic in a food processor.
3. heat the olive oil in a skillet. add the olive mixture and sauté for 2 minutes.
4. add the parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, then stir.
5. drain the spaghetti, reserve 1/2 cup of cooking liquid, and add the spaghetti to the skillet.
6. cook for 1 minute, stirring, and add some of the reserved cooking liquid if necessary until desired consistency.
7. serve with extra parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
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