20 Minute Kalamata Olive, Tomato and Caper Pasta

This quick and easy 20-minute Kalamata olive, tomato, and caper pasta is perfect for the weeknight rush! Full of flavor and packed full of fresh goodness.

If there is one thing I love it’s an easy pasta recipe!

This dish is just that and it’s packed full of kalamata olives, fresh summer cherry tomatoes, and capers all swimming in a garlicky butter olive oil sauce.

Trust me, if you’re craving a flavorful pasta dish (and you’re a lover all things olives!) this is the past for you.

I also threw in some fresh basil because it pumps up the flavor even more.

Don’t worry if you don’t have any fresh basil on hand – dried or freeze dried will work just as well!

Ingredients in this kalamata olive, tomato, caper pasta

• Pasta – I used bowtie pasta for this dish but you can easily substitute any pasta you have on hand.
• Butter and olive oil – I like to use a mix of both to add flavor and body to the pasta dish.
• Yellow onion – This adds a hint of traditional pasta sauce flavor and can be replaced with red or sweet onion.
• Garlic – Add as little or as much as you want!
• Cherry tomatoes – If you can’t find cherry tomatoes you can also use grape tomatoes.
• Capers – I love the briney flavor they bring and feel free to adjust the amount added based on personal preferance.
• Kalamata olives – Olives are the main flavor in this pasta dish so be sure to use olives you love.
• Fresh basil – This adds such a burst of fresh flavor.
• Parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated if you can!

Substitutions and additions

If you’re looking to add even more flavor to this kalamata olive, tomato, caper pasta here are a few substitutions and additions you can add to this easy kalamata olive pasta:

• Add protein – If you’re looking to add a little more protein try adding grilled chicken or even grilled shrimp.
• Use a different olive – If you can’t find kalamata olives you could easily substitute black olives. I personally don’t think green olives work well here but that will depend on personal taste.
• Add more fresh herbs – I love the addition of fresh basil but if you had fresh oregano or fresh parsley on hand those would be great additions too.

More fast and easy pasta recipes

• Want a one pot pasta recipe that is filled with flavor? Try my One Pot Ground Chicken Fajita Pasta.
• Craving a simple pasta recipe? Try my Chicken Broccoli Ziti.
• One of my most popular recipes! Try my Cajun Shrimp Alfredo.
• Need another meatless pasta recipe? Try my Ratatouille Pasta.

20 Minute Kalamata Olive, Tomato, and Caper Pasta

Author: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny

This quick and easy 20-minute Kalamata olive, tomato, and caper pasta is perfect for the weeknight rush! Full of flavor and packed full of fresh goodness.

4.50 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

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Equipment

• 12-inch Skillet
• 5.5 Quart Pot
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Ingredients

• 1 pound bowtie pasta
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large pot, fill with salted water and set over high heat.
• Once the water is boiling add pasta and cook till al dente, following box directions.
• While the pasta is cooking start your sauce.
• In a large skillet melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
• Add in onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
• Add in tomatoes and capers and sauté until the tomatoes just start to soften. Remove from heat and set aside while your pasta finishes cooking.
• Once the pasta is fully cooked, drain and add back to the pot.
• Add sauce, Parmesan cheese, olives, and basil to the pasta. Toss to combine and drizzle with more olive oil if the pasta is too dry.
• Season with salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve warm with a sprinkle of extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 513mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g

Course Pasta

Keyword 20 minute pasta, easy pasta recipes, fresh summer pasta, greek pasta, kalamata olive pasta, pasta with capers

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