ACINI DI PEPE PASTA WITH GARLIC AND OLIVES

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Adapted from Gourmet 06/08. I have found korean red pepper flakes to be my new favorite substitution for standard crushed red pepper. Sans the seeds, they provide piquancy & spicy flavor without the heat - which can overpower some dishes. They are available in 1 lb, 2lb, & 10lb bags at most asian markets (used to make kim chi). If you use regular crushed red pepper in this dish, start with 1/4 to 1/4 teaspoon & work your way to desired taste.

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb acini di pepe pasta (1 1/4 cups dry)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
4 garlic cloves, minced (1 1/2 Tbsp)
1 tablespoon korean red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fresh basil (julienned)
1/2 cup kalamata olive (pitted & quartered)

Steps:

  • Cook acini di pepe in a pasta pot of boiling salted water 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. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in olives.
  • Toss with pasta.
  • Toss basil slivers into pasta mix.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 127.7, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.4

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