Mediterranean Pasta with Olives and Capers

Ingredients

• 8 ounces grain pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup black olives
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup basil
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cups arugula
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1Cook whole grain pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. 2In a large skillet, heat extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced red onion, sautéing until translucent.
3. 3Add halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, and capers to the skillet. Cook until the tomatoes soften slightly.
4. 4Stir in the cooked pasta, and toss everything together until well combined.
5. 5Remove from heat. Mix in freshly chopped basil, parsley, and lemon zest.
6. 6Serve the pasta on a bed of fresh arugula, garnished with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
7. 7Drizzle with a touch more extra virgin olive oil before serving, if desired.