Mediterranean One-Pot Pasta
Hello Everybody! It is that time of year, the One-Pot-Pasta time of year:) Summertime! Today, I am sharing my Mediterranean One-Pot Pasta recipe, which I am super excited about. The combination of the cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, and fresh herbs make this dish an absolute favorite.
SUPER DUPER EASY TO MAKE:
Let’s be honest, during the summer, the days seem to fly by like minutes, and if your house is anything like mine, mealtime can sneak up on you and leave you scrambling for something to eat. It’s just so much more fun to be outdoors, but why not take the cooking outside too. This One-Pot Mediterranean pasta dish is perfect for outdoor cooking. Throw everything in one pot, cook for a few minutes, stir occasionally and you will have this amazing meal on the table in no time. Add a quick salad, and you have a favorite meal, at least my family thinks so.
What type of Pasta should I use?
I am using Linguine Pasta, which is similar to Fettuccine, though not quite as wide in shape. I like the texture of this slightly thicker pasta because it has more chew and soaks up the sauce’s flavor quite nicely. I have also found that linguine Pasta makes it easier to keep the pasta al dente when cooking as a one-pot meal. Angel hair pasta is a little more difficult to keep al dente, you need to stay on top of it, but feel free to experiment with different pasta types.
I share at least one of these one-pot pasta recipes every summer! Check out my other recipes:
They are all favorite pasta dishes around my house.
I hope you enjoy this Mediterranean One-Pot Pasta Recipe! Click Here to watch me make this recipe on YouTube!
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Mediterranean One-Pot Pasta
Ingredients
- 14 oz linguini
- 10 oz (about 2 cups) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon Better-than-Bouillon
- 4 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup fresh herbs, chopped (Basil & Parsley)
- 1 tablespoon vegan margarine (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot add the pasta, cherry tomatoes, green olives, capers, olive oil, garlic, salt, crushed red pepper, Better-than-Bouillon, and water.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 8-9 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. Make sure to stir during the cooking time so that the pasta cooks evenly.
- Stir in the herbs and the vegan margarine. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Do not omit the capers in this dish. It adds such a pop of flavor. Capers can be found in almost any grocery store.
Dear Chef Ani,
I just finished enjoying, & I MEAN ENNJOYY-IING, this amazing Mediterranean One-Pot Pasta dish! The sweet juicy cherry tomatoes balance so well with the salty capers and savory olives! The basil adds a touch of freshness, and I feel like the Better-than-Bouillon & vegan butter are kind of like the secret ingredients that bring the dish together for that certain “je ne sais quoi”! ^_^ I’m always blown away by how flavorful & delicious your recipes are without being affected by the fact that you aim to keep things simple on the whole! I’ve been following you for quite some time now, since 2016/2017, but I’ve always shied away from writing comments on your videos & website even though I’ve made so many of your recipes, too many to count! I did comment once on one of your Thanksgiving dishes a few years ago, but starting today I hope to chime in more frequently from here on out! With the help of Google Translate I’d just like to say, Takk skal du ha for all your hard work & for sharing it with your community! Blessings, Christine
Dear Christine!
You have no idea how much your comment made my day. You are an extremely talented writer and your description of the dish was so fun to read. Thank you so much for taking the time to write me. I hope to meet you someday. I have a feeling we would get along just swimmingly:)
Hi Chef Ani, made this dish and love it, I had to break the pasta in half as my pot wasn’t big enough, but it turned out great.
I am making it again tonight, but using organic whole wheat pasta this time.
God bless you and so looking forward in trying your other recipes.
Aww… Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. It is one of our favorites. Thank you for taking the time to write me such a kind comment and for the 5-star review. I so appreciate it.
Hello, are we draining this before eating?
You should not have to drain it before eating. If for some reason it seems watery, remove a little of the water by using a ladle. You could also add a tablespoon of vegan margarine at the end of the cooking time, this will make the sauce a little thicker.
This pasta is so good! I added raw spinach to my bowl and poured the pasta over it. I also added feta cheese and mozzarella. One mistake I made is adding an unmeasured amount of red pepper and not turning on my kitchen fan. My roommates and I all started coughing and the air was spicy. I would recommend adding the red pepper at the end. Otherwise fantastic pasta!
Haha! Thank you so much for your neat comment! You totally made me smile! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for taking the time to write me and for the 5-star review. It really helps me out. I so appreciate it!
Hi there,
I am so excited to make this for dinner tomorrow but I’m not sure what flavor “Better than Bouillon” to use. When I went to the grocery store there were so many options! Which do you recommend?
Great question! I like to use the “Better than Bouillon Vegetable Base”! It has a very good flavor. I hope you enjoy this recipe. It is one of my favorites.
I made this recipe and was amazed at how simple it was to make! We love the flavors, and how cooking everything together makes such a delicious sauce. I left out the oil and margarine, and used more parsley than basil. I think that I will use more basil next time I make it. Thanks for all the wonderful recipes! I want to make them all!
I am so glad that you liked this recipe. Thanks a million for the 5 star review. That really helps me out. So glad you were able to make it oil and margarine free and it still tasted delicious.
I just love these one pot pasta dishes! I tried the one with the farfelle pasta a couple weeks ago. These are so easy and I love that, I don’t believe I’ve ever had capers until tonight. Very good!
Aww… I am so happy to hear you are enjoying the One-Pot Pasta dish! I love adding capers as it adds little pops of favor throughout the dish. Thank you for your sweet comment! It means so much.
Super duper perfect for lazy days. Thank you Ani for this genial idea and easy resipes.
Awww… Thank you so much, Edith! Yes, this is a very quick and easy recipe!