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Broth Cooked Pasta Tossed with Olives& Parsley

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Submitted by dpattyo

Pasta cooked in vegetable broth instead of water for built-in flavor, tossed with diced kalamata olives, fresh parsley, and olive oil. A fast, vegan-friendly weeknight dinner.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

20 min

READY

30 min

One simple change transforms plain pasta: cook it in vegetable broth instead of water. The noodles absorb the savory stock as they boil, so every strand already tastes seasoned before you add a single topping.

Tossed hot with olive oil, a generous pile of diced kalamata olives, and fresh parsley, this is a five-ingredient dinner that punches above its weight. The briny, salty olives do the seasoning work, the olive oil coats everything in a glossy sheen, and the parsley adds a green freshness that keeps it from feeling heavy.

Save the drained broth. It’s now starchy and even more flavorful than before, and it makes an excellent base for soups or risotto.

Chef Tips

  • Use a strongly flavored vegetable broth. Weak stock means weak pasta. Homemade or a concentrated low-sodium brand works best.
  • Toss the olives and oil with the pasta while it’s still piping hot. The heat opens up the olive oil’s aroma and helps the flavors meld.
  • Dice the olives small so they distribute evenly. Large chunks mean some bites get all olive and others get none.
  • Don’t add salt until you taste. Between the broth and the kalamatas, it may already be plenty salty.

Variations

  • Add crumbled feta or shaved Parmesan on top for a salty, creamy finish.
  • Toss in a handful of sun-dried tomatoes and a pinch of red pepper flakes for a Mediterranean kick.
  • Swap parsley for fresh basil during summer months.

Ingredients

1 453.6
POUND G PASTA
your choice
1 0.9
QUART L VEGETABLE STOCK *
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
25 25
EACH EACH KALAMATA OLIVES
pitted, diced *
¼ 59
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
chopped

Directions

Cook the pasta in the boiling stock until al dente.

Drain.

Reserve the stock for future use.

Toss the hot, drained pasta with the remaining ingredients and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 127g (4.5 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 508 20% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 30g
Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 3% Iron 22%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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