2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp crushed red-pepper flakes
1/2 tsp ground chipotle chile pepper*
1/2 cup pitted green olives, roughly chopped
1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 lb medium shell pasta
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 Tbsp lemon juice
In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, warm oil. Add garlic, pepper flakes, and chiles. Cook, stirring, 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in olives and tomatoes (with their juice). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt.
Meanwhile, cook pasta per package directions. Drain and transfer to the skillet. Add basil, parsley, and lemon juice, and toss to mix well.
Makes 4 servings
Per serving: 340 calories, 9 g protein, 50 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 5 g fiber, 580 mg sodium
*You can grind your own with the help of a food processor or coffee grinder, or look in the spice aisle—a number of your favorite spice manufacturers offer it.
Comments from Members
Sounds delicious. I would just use whole wheat pasta and no hot pepper added. But that's me.
Sounds Yummy!! I am going to make it for my family Friday night...
This sounds yummy. I will have to try it soon.
This sounds easy enough, and I have everything except the chipolte pepper...maybe I will add some other veggies to it...
I like to try something before I buy it.
This sounds great! Going to add chicken and maybe substitute the olives for some other veggie or use black olives.
Looks delicious! I would add some grilled chicken!
this recipe sounds and looks very tastie i will have to try adding some shrimp to it very simple
I like any thing with pasta, chipotle and garlic. I will cook this tomorrow.
Looks tasty! I'd like to suggest that you make the recipes printable - people are more likely to use them that way.
My husband LOVES mediterranean food; this sounds like tomorrow night's dinner!
I'd use whole wheat pasta
I have made something similiar.. but use zuchinni and add fresh mozzarello when it is done.. yummy !!
i looking for recipes that are low in carbs
love any meal that is quick to make. this one is a keeper
yummy!
This was delicious!!! Can't wait to have it again 
My boyfriend would love this! I'll probably make it with him soon.
Sounds great...likely to be tonite's dinner! I also agree with adding grilled shrimp or chicken!
This is a definite to do dish. I love pasta and will probably use chicken in it.
Sounds so good, nothing to be added by me. I would use whole wheat pasta though. Yum yum
Sounds delicious - definitely will give it a try - like the idea of adding some chicken to it.
Sounds good. I'lltry adding cheese &chicken. Family loves meat.
That looks soo yummy !! Has any one tried the Bertli pasta meals I am in heanen with these the Shrimp one is great you litterally open the pag put it in tha pan cover and in 8 minutes its dinner I love these they are so good!! thought I,d pass it on!! I look for coupons on line or buy when on sale cuz they can be a little high but stock up when on sale !
Made this meal the other night, but added chicken! It was great and really flavorful!
