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Spaghetti with Greek Olives (Island of Crete)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp  extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 10 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup Greek olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 pound spaghetti, cooked and kept warm
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • grated Parmesan cheese, (1 Tablespoon per serving)
  • parsley for topping

Instructions
 

  • Sauté garlic and red pepper in 1 Tablespoon olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the spinach. Sauté 1 more minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and parsley. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the olives and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the other 2 Tablespoons olive oil. Mix well and turn off heat. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve on warm spaghetti with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 11gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 632mgPotassium: 880mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8523IUVitamin C: 79mgCalcium: 148mgIron: 5mg
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