This delicious cherry tomato olive pasta sauce is a perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. Prepared with ripe tomatoes and flavorful olives, this sauce has a rich, yet delicate taste. The texture is a perfect blend of tomato chunks and olives, giving it a unique and enjoyable texture. You can use this sauce to top off a variety of pastas, from penne to fettuccine. It also pairs well with a variety of proteins, from chicken to fish. This sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 lb cherry tomatoes
1/2 dozen black cerignola olives or other black olives
3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tsp minced garlic
salt and pepper
Method
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place in a bowl.
Cut the olives into strips away from the pits and add to the tomatoes.
Add the olive oil, garlic, parmesan, and parsley to the bowl. Salt and pepper to taste and toss till combined.
Cook and drain pasta and add it to the bowl at once and toss so pasta heats the sauce.
Serve with additional olive oil and parmesan.