Macaroni with Olive Sauce

Macaroni is served here with butter, garlic and finely chopped olives. A very tasty dish that makes an ideal starter.

Recipe Categories : | Italian | Macaroni | Pasta | Appetizers | MAIN INDEX |

Preparation Time : 10 minutes Cooking Time : 20 minutes Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• 300g / 11 oz macaroni
• 60g / 2 oz butter
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 10 olives, green and/or black, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Cook the macaroni to your liking in salted, boiling water. Rinse in hot water and set aside to drain.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the garlic and cloves. Cook for 1 minute and then stir in the macaroni.
3. Check the seasoning, adding salt and pepper as necessary. Serve hot.
   
   Variation: Add a few chopped capers to the olives, but reduce the amount of salt.
   Cook's Tip: Rinse the macaroni really well under the water to prevent it from sticking together.