Dinner Tonight: 'Garbage Pail' Pasta Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: 'Garbage Pail' Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon walnuts; 1 tablespoon hazelnuts; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 2 tablespoons raisins; 1 tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed, drained; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, about ten; 1 tablespoon. minced flat-leaf parsley; 5 to 6 pitted black olives, roughly chopped; Sea salt to taste; 8 ounces spaghetti

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnuts
1 tablespoon hazelnuts
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon salt-packed capers, rinsed, drained
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, about ten
1 tablespoon. minced flat-leaf parsley
5 to 6 pitted black olives, roughly chopped
Sea salt to taste
8 ounces spaghetti

1
Bring a large pot of salty water to boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, and drain.
2
In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and cook the nuts until gently browned and fragrant. Add the tomatoes, capers, and oregano, and cook until the tomatoes wilt and break down, stirring occassionally. Add the olives, raisins, and half the parsley and season with a big pinch of salt, the continue cooking for a minute or two.
3
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss. Add a little pasta water and toss over low heat as the pasta melds with the sauce, removing from the heat before it gets too dry.
4
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and the remaining parsley.

158

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon walnuts, 1 tablespoon hazelnuts, 1 tablespoon pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: 'Garbage Pail' Pasta Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!