Tagliatelle with sun-dried tomato and vegetable sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
4Shallots or small onions; finely chopped
2Courgettes; finely diced
1Yellow pepper; de-seeded and
; finely diced
2Tubs sun-dried tomato sauce
8Pitted black olives; sliced
1poundsBag fresh garlic and herb tagliatelle
10Fresh basil leaves; torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1Sprig fresh basil to garnish

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the shallots or onions for 5 minutes. Add the courgettes and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.

2. Add the sun-dried tomato sauce and olives.

3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta following instructions on the pack.

4. Drain the pasta quickly then add to the tomato mixture with the fresh basil leaves and seasoning to taste.

5. Transfer to a warmed serving dish, garnish with sprigs of basil and serve immediately. Converted by MC_Buster.

NOTES : This easy to make pasta dish combines traditional Italian ingredients to make a delicious supper or lunch. Serve with warm ciabatta or crusty bread and a green salad.

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.