Mario Batali's Grab Bag Challenge

Pasta with Tomatoes and Olives

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Mario Batali

Mario whips up this dish using the ingredients in a mysterious grab bag.

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step 1

ingredients 1 pound Vermicelli Pasta

instructions Bring a large pot of water up to a boil and season generously with salt and pepper. Drop the vermicelli and cook one minute less than the package instructions.
step 2

ingredients Olive Oil
1 Onion (sliced thinly)
Salt and Pepper

instructions Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat the onion in oil and cook just until softened, about 2 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 28-ounce can Diced Tomatoes
1/2 15.5-ounce can Olives (drained)
1/2 15.5-ounce can Artichokes (drained)
Chili Flakes

instructions Add the can of tomatos, the olives and artichokes. Season with a pinch of chili flake.
step 4

ingredients 1/4 pound Shrimp (shelled; heads and tails off)
1/3 cup Fennel Fronds (chopped)

instructions Once the sauce has reduced, about 4 minutes, add the shrimp and fennel fronds. Let cook for one minute or until shrimp is cooked through.
step 5

ingredients

instructions Drain the pasta and add it to the saute pan. Toss to coat and continue cooking one minute longer. Drizzle with olive oil and adjust seasoning. Plate and serve.
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