Acini di Pepe Pasta with Garlic and Olives

Acini di Pepe Pasta with Garlic and Olives
Acini di Pepe Pasta with Garlic and Olives
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.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 (side dish) servings
Italian Garlic Olive Pasta Side Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Carbohydrate 18 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 10 mg(3%)
  • Fat 8 g(12%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 3 g(6%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(15%)
  • Sodium 76 mg(3%)
  • Calories 150

Preparation 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. 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. Cooks' note:Pasta can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.

Preparation 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. 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. Cooks' note:Pasta can be made 4 hours ahead and kept at room temperature.