RECIPES: VEGAN MAINS

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, OLIVES & CAPERS

September 11, 2017 by Renee Tavoularis

PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, OLIVES & CAPERS

Elevate your regular tomato sauce with broccoli, salty olives and briny capers as seen in this healthy pasta dish.

SERVES 8
90 MINUTES
VEGAN
GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONAL

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 heads broccoli, cut into 1 inch florets
2 cans (28 ounces each) fire roasted tomatoes, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup pitted black olives (kalamata), chopped
1/4 cup capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs pasta of your choice
2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot.
  • Sautee onions until translucent.
  • Add broccoli and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Pour in tomatoes and add garlic, black olives, capers, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cook over medium to low heat for additional 30 minutes.
  • In the meantime, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to instructions on the package.
  • Drain and add to sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.

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