Labor Day Spaghetti Recipe

Name: Labor Day Spaghetti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 5 yellow peppers, peeled and cut into strips; 1 large red onion, sliced thin; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup dry white wine; ½ cup kalamata olive; 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed; ⅔ cup flat leaf parsley, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups cherry tomatoes (left whole)

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
5 yellow peppers, peeled and cut into strips
1 large red onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup kalamata olive
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
⅔ cup flat leaf parsley, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cherry tomatoes (left whole)

1
Prepare spaghetti al dente.
2
While pasta is cooking, heat 2 T oil in a dutch oven.
3
Cook peppers and onions over high heat, stirring often, 4 - 5 minutes.
4
Add garlic, wine, and stir with a wooden spoon.
5
Lower heat to medium.
6
Add olives, capers, 1/3 cup parsley, and 1/2 cup water from the pasta pot.
7
Add salt and pepper and tomatoes and simmer for one minute.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Toss cooked and drained spaghetti with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and then toss with veggies.
10
Garnish with remaining parsley.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 12 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 5 yellow peppers, peeled and cut into strips, 1 large red onion, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Labor Day Spaghetti 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!

Labor Day Spaghetti

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