Mediterranean Pasta

Ingredients: (Conversion Chart)

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered lengthwise
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• salt
• ground black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot, cook spaghetti pasta in salted water until al dente. Rinse with cool water. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally until browned, about 4 minutes.
3. Add half of tomatoes and olives, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until tomatoes start to break down. Add pasta to skillet. Stir in remaining tomatoes, oil, and basil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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