FRESH TOMATO SAUCE WITH OLIVES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large clove garlic
12 ounces fresh, ripe tomatoes
8 oil-cured olives
A few sprigs fresh basil to yield 2 heaping tablespoons chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano (1/3 cup coarsely grated)

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in a covered pot for pasta.
  • Cut the garlic in half and, with food processor running, put through the feed tube to mince.
  • Wash, trim and cut the tomatoes in half; squeeze out seeds, and cut tomatoes into large chunks.
  • Pit the olives and cut up; wash the basil and cut up. Add the tomatoes, olives, basil and olive oil to the processor, and process until coarsely pureed. Spoon into a serving bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
  • Coarsely grate the cheese.
  • When pasta is cooked, drain and mix immediately with the sauce. Sprinkle cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 495, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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