Mediterranean Penne Pasta

A colorful pasta-tomato dish spiked with the flavors of olives, garlic, capers and fresh basil
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Mediterranean Penne Pasta
A colorful pasta-tomato dish spiked with the flavors of olives, garlic, capers and fresh basil

June 7, 2026
URL: https://m.hunts.com/recipes/pastas/mediterranean-penne-pasta-1875

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 25 minutes
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (16 oz each) dry penne pasta, uncooked

  • 1/3 cup Fleischmann's® Made with Olive Oil Spread-tub

  • 3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon drained capers

  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained

  • 10 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced (10 leaves = about 1/4 cup)

Nutrition Information

299 calories, 49g carbs

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Nutrition Information

299 calories, 49g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cover to keep warm.

  • Step two

    Melt Fleischmann's in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olives, garlic and capers. Cook 30 seconds or until garlic is golden brown, stirring constantly.

  • Step three

    Add drained tomatoes; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cooked pasta and basil; toss lightly. Heat until hot, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information

299 calories, 49g carbs

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Mediterranean Penne Pasta

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 19 mg 2%
Carbohydrate 49 g 16%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 7 g 11%
Iron 2 mg 12%
Calories 299 kcal 15%
Sodium 339 mg 14%
Protein 9 g 18%
Saturated Fat 1 g 6%
Sugars 2 g 0
Vitamin C 4 mg 6%

 

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