Mains · 30 Minutes
Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta with Olives
A delicious vegan recipe ready in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients
Servings
3
Quantities are approximate and adjust automatically.
Method
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta until al dente.
- Meanwhile chop the vegetables and sauté them in a little water or oil for 5–8 minutes.
- Add passata or the listed sauce ingredients and cook briefly; save a cup of pasta cooking water.
- Toss the pasta through the sauce, loosen with some cooking water and finish with fresh herbs.
- Before serving, check: Taste one piece a minute before the packet time: it should be cooked through but still have a little bite.
Beginner-friendly tips
Read these three practical tips before cooking. Check how the food looks and feels, not just the clock.
- Use a large enough pot so the water returns to a boil after adding pasta. Stir during the first minute to prevent sticking.
- Taste one piece a minute before the packet time: it should be cooked through but still have a little bite.
- Reserve some starchy pasta water before draining. Add it by the spoonful to loosen a thick sauce rather than adding lots of extra oil.
Tip
Adjust seasonings to taste and check ingredients are fully cooked before serving.
Editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested.