This flavorful dish is a weeknight staple, easily prepared with ingredients you have on hand in your pantry!

Prep Time:  5 minutes – Cook Time:  20 minutes – Total Time:  25 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian Pasta
1 Pasta Rock
1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil (Caramelized Garlic or PizzaOlio)
1/2 Onion, Diced
1 can (28oz) Diced Tomatoes
2 tsp Black Garlic Sea Salt
1/4 cup Olive Tapenade
2 Tbsp Balsamic (Dark Balsamic of Modena or Sweet Basil)
1 cup Water
Fresh Basil, to garnish
Instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add a pasta rock for 2 minutes to salt your water then remove. Add the pasta, stir well and cook until al dente (tender but firm to bite. 1-2 minutes short of the package directions.)
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Add the onion and diced tomatoes cooking for 4 minutes or until soft.
3. Add tomatoes, sea salt, olive tapenade, balsamic, and water. Let sauce simmer until reduced, about 10 minutes.
4. Add pasta into sauce and toss to coat. Serve with fresh basil leaves.