Name: Angel hair pasta with fresh tomato, basil and salami
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 350 gram angel hair pasta; 2 tablespoon vegetable or extra virgin olive oil; 250 gram low-fat pepperoni salami, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise; 450 gram ripe tomatoes, finely chopped; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered; 1/3 cup shredded basil, plus extra leaves, to serve; 1/4 cup shaved parmesan

Ingredients

350 gram angel hair pasta

2 tablespoon vegetable or extra virgin olive oil

250 gram low-fat pepperoni salami, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise

450 gram ripe tomatoes, finely chopped

1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered

1/3 cup shredded basil, plus extra leaves, to serve

1/4 cup shaved parmesan

Method

1.Cook pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until just tender. Drain, reserving l/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Return pasta and cooking liquid to pan.

2.Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a separate saucepan over moderately high heat. Add salami; cook, stirring, for 4 minutes. Add salami, tomato, olives and basil to pasta; toss to combine. Season with pepper.

3.Serve pasta drizzled with remaining oil. Top with extra basil and parmesan.

Substitute pasta with low-GI noodles, such as udon, rice or hokkien.
Note

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%