Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato and Black Olive Sauce

Angel hair noodles tossed with diced tomatoes, olives, fresh herbs, and a light sauce, served in a white bowl with slices of bread in the background.

Fresh, simple, and full of Mediterranean flavor, this Angel Hair Pasta with Tomato Black Olive Sauce is a dish that delights with every bite. Juicy ripe tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and a touch of heat from crushed chiles come together in a light yet savory sauce. The addition of The Olive Tap’s 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil and our signature Black & Green Olive Tapenade creates a rich, silky finish that elevates this classic pasta to gourmet status. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Angel Hair Pasta
  • 2 lb. chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 T. The Olive Tap's 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil (your favorite)
  • 6 oz. Kalamata Olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 T. The Olive Tap's  Black & Green Olive Tapenade
  • 3 t. oregano
  • 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
  • Dash of salt

Directions:

Place tomatoes and garlic in a heavy-bottomed pan.  Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions for al dente. Add oil, olives, olive tapenade, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes to tomatoes. Cook an additional 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Drain pasta and toss with tomato mixture.

Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Olive Tap customer, Amy M., of Virginia

Products featured in this recipe
A jar of Black and Green Olive Tapenade from The Olive Tap surrounded by black and green olives, red and green decorative crinkle paper, against a gray background and on a black surface.

Black & Green Olive Tapenade

Black & Green Olive Tapenade
$11.50