Acini di Pepe Pasta with Garlic and Olives

Acini di Pepe Pasta with Garlic and Olives

Info

Rating
Calories
209.0
Protein
5.0
Sodium
77.0
Fat
8.0

Description

Small pasta like acini di pepe and orzo make wonderful room-temperature salads, since they mix so thoroughly with the other ingredients and never go stiff. Garlic, olives, and chile flakes lend a lot of zip to this quick side dish you'll come back to all summer.

Ingredients

1/2 pound acini di pepe or orzo (1 1/4 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, quartered

Directions

  1. Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 Tbsp salt for 6 qt water), stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain well in a sieve. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil and butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then sauté garlic with red-pepper flakes until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in olives. Toss with pasta. Season with salt and pepper.