PASTA WITH BROCCOLI, OLIVES & CAPERS

September 11, 2017 by Renee Tavoularis

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 heads broccoli, cut into 1 inch florets
2 cans (28 ounces each) fire roasted tomatoes, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup pitted black olives (kalamata), chopped
1/4 cup capers
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs pasta of your choice
2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

• Heat olive oil in a large pot.
• Sautee onions until translucent.
• Add broccoli and cook for 20 minutes.
• Pour in tomatoes and add garlic, black olives, capers, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.
• Cook over medium to low heat for additional 30 minutes.
• In the meantime, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to instructions on the package.
• Drain and add to sauce. Sprinkle with parsley.