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Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Olives and Capers

Recipe information

  • Yield

    12 Servings

Ingredients

1

/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons tomato paste

2

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

2

garlic cloves, minced

3

cups diced seeded plum tomatoes

2

cups chopped fresh fennel (about 1 medium bulb)

1

cup chopped fresh basil

6

green onions, chopped

1

/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives

1

/4 cup drained capers

16

ounces penne pasta

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, and garlic in small bowl to blend. Season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Combine tomatoes, fennel, basil, onions, olives, and capers in large bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let tomato mixture stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, tossing occasionally.

    Step 3

    Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to coat. Add tomato mixture and toss to blend.