Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle is a quick and easy pasta dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tapenade is made with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, and artichoke hearts, and it's tossed with cooked farfalle pasta. The dish is flavorful and satisfying, and it can be served hot or cold.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle was inspired by a trip to Italy that I took a few years ago. I was in the countryside, visiting a small village, when I came across a restaurant that was serving a pasta dish with a sun-dried tomato and olive tapenade. I ordered it, and it was so delicious that I couldn't stop thinking about it after I got home.
Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade Farfalle
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound farfalle pasta
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted and sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, artichoke hearts, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the tapenade. Toss to coat.
  4. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The tapenade is made with a combination of sun-dried tomatoes, olives, capers, and artichoke hearts. These ingredients give the tapenade a complex and flavorful taste that pairs perfectly with the pasta.
  • The farfalle pasta is a good choice for this dish because it has a large surface area that can hold onto the tapenade. This ensures that each bite of pasta is full of flavor.
  • The dish is quick and easy to make, which makes it perfect for a weeknight meal. It can be served hot or cold, so it's also a great option for packed lunches or picnics.