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RCI-ND.005.0090.001

Olive Pasta and Fresh Fig and Baby Spinach Salad

Olive Pasta and Fresh Fig and Baby Spinach Salad from the Recidemia collection

nut-free
Prep35 min
Cook50 min
Total85 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

Method

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the capellini pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
9 minutes
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the minced garlic to the warm oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
5
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and green bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the peppers begin to soften.
3 minutes
6
Add the flour to the skillet, stirring constantly to coat the peppers evenly and create a light roux.
7
Fold in the quartered green olives, cayenne, and salt, mixing gently until all ingredients are combined and the flavors are distributed.
8
Drain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of pasta water, then add the pasta to the skillet with the olive and pepper mixture.
9
Toss the pasta gently with the mixture for 1-2 minutes, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light, cohesive sauce.
2 minutes
10
Divide the warm olive pasta among four plates and serve immediately.