Fettuccine with Tomato and Olive Sauce

Fettuccine with Tomato and Olive Sauce is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many. This delicious pasta dish is made with fresh fettuccine noodles, a rich tomato sauce, and briny olives. It's a perfect meal for any occasion and can be served as a main course or a side dish.

To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 100g fresh fettuccine noodles
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup pitted black olives, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish

To start, cook the fettuccine noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Next, add the canned crushed tomatoes and chopped olives to the skillet and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the skillet with the tomato and olive sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce until it is well coated. Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
This Fettuccine with Tomato and Olive Sauce dish is a perfect combination of tangy and savory flavors. The rich tomato sauce is perfectly balanced by the briny olives, and the red pepper flakes add a subtle kick of heat. The fresh fettuccine noodles are the perfect vehicle for the sauce, and the dish is finished off with a beautiful garnish of fresh basil leaves.
Type of dish: Pasta dish
Main ingredients: Fettuccine noodles, crushed tomatoes, black olives