Make Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta Recipes

MAKE-AHEAD SPICY OLIVE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook spaghetti according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, olives, capers, anchovies, pepper flakes and seasoned salt; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat., Place half of the spaghetti mixture in a greased 13x9-in. or 3-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the cottage cheese, meat sauce and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Place baking dish on a rimmed baking sheet., Cover and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until heated through, 20-25 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with basil, olives and capers.

SPAGHETTI WITH SPICY TOMATO OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook olives, garlic, and red pepper flakes in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up large pieces of tomato, until sauce is slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• While sauce is simmering, cook spaghetti in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
• Drain spaghetti in a colander and add to sauce. Cook, tossing, over moderately low heat until pasta is coated, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

SPICY PASTA WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add oil.
• When oil is hot, add the anchovies.
• Mash the anchovies in the olive oil and sauté for 45 seconds.
• Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes, until tender.
• Add the garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
• Add the seeded, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste and wine.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add capers, olives, basil, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• Simmer, uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Taste for seasoning and adjust spices accordingly.
• Cook the pasta according to package directions.
• Drain pasta and toss with sauce.
• (If sauce gets a little too thick, spoon in a little water from the pot you are cooking the pasta in).
• Sprinkle with grated cheese.

PASTA WITH SPICY TOMATO- OLIVE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic, crushed red pepper, and chipotle chiles. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in the olives and tomatoes (with their juice). Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt.
• 2.Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to the skillet. Add the basil, parsley, and lemon juice, and toss to mix well.