Kashi Delights: Spicy Marinara and Olives Pasta

# of servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 mins	Cook Time: 20 mins

Spicy pasta full of flavor, but minimal effort. A kick of spice and bursting flavor of herbs makes this family favorite, a must-try!

In a pasta pot, bring 1.5 quarts of water to boil (or 'Soup' mode in IP)
Add the pasta to it along with enough salt
Cook the pasta as soft or al dente as preferred (Time depends on the pasta used and preference)
While the pasta is cooking, drain the black olives from the can
Chop the pineapple sage leaves into long strips
Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water
Toss with a square of butter (or) a tsp of oil immediately
In a vessel, take remaining butter (or) oil and heat ('Saute' mode in IP)
Make black pepper powder and add to the butter
Add the red chili paste (or) Schezwan sauce and saute for a minute
Add the marinara sauce from the bottle
Also, measure half a bottle of water in it, shake the bottle (to get out as much of the sauce as possible) and add to the sauce
Add sliced black olives to the sauce and a little salt
Bring it to a boil till the butter (or) oil separates
Add the pasta to it and toss the pasta till everything heats up well
Turn off the heat
Sprinkle chopped pineapple sage leaves and toss well
Grate some parmesan cheese, if using
Serve hot!

Cooking pasta 'al dente' is better as it won't get too soggy or turn into a lump of carbs upon cooling
Using butter adds its own rich flavor and fragrance!
Be sure to not use too much salt as the olives are already salty
Change up the herbs as per preference

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