Pasta Rootanesca

Name: Pasta Rootanesca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cups diced onion; 1 cup diced carrot; 1 cup diced fennel bulb; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons capers; 1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 (25.5-ounce) jar fat-free marinara sauce; 6 cups hot cooked vermicelli (12 ounces uncooked pasta)

Eats Now Editorial Team · 211 kcal · Pasta & Noodles

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Pasta Rootanesca – a delicious recipe with olive oil, onion, carrot, fennel bulb, garlic, oregano. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
1 cup diced fennel bulb
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup water
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 (25.5-ounce) jar fat-free marinara sauce
6 cups hot cooked vermicelli (12 ounces uncooked pasta)

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (onion through red pepper); saute 5 minutes. Add water, capers, olives, vinegar, and marinara sauce, and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Serve over vermicelli.

211

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 cups diced onion, 1 cup diced carrot, 1 cup diced fennel bulb, and more.

Yes, Pasta Rootanesca 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
211 kcal
Category
Pasta & Noodles

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