Name: Pasta with Garlic and Olives
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti or your favorite pasta; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 onion, chopped; 20 cloves garlic, sliced (you could use less if you prefer); Generous amount pinch of salt; Pinch of black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 oz mixed olives, sliced; 3 tbsp nutritional yeast; Handful Italian flat or curly parsley, chopped

Ingredients

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1 lb spaghetti or your favorite pasta
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 onion, chopped
20 cloves garlic, sliced (you could use less if you prefer)
Generous amount pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
4 oz mixed olives, sliced
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
Handful Italian flat or curly parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add some salt and spaghetti. Cook by following directions of package you’re using.
Heat a large skillet over medium low heat, add 2 tbsp olive oil, chopped onion, sliced garlic, a generous pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Sauté until onions are softened and garlic is browned and fully cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced olives and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add cooked spaghetti and sprinkle nutritional yeast on top of pasta. Mix everything together, until nutritional yeast is well combined. Pour 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pasta water as needed.
Lastly, add 2 tbsp olive oil and chopped parsley then toss everything together. Enjoy while it’s hot!

Cook Time: 12 minutes