Pasta with Tomatoes, Arugula, Toasted Garlic, Kalamata Olives, and Capers (Vegan)

 Pasta with Tomatoes, 

Arugula, 

Toasted Garlic, 

Kalamata Olives, 

and 

Capers 

ingredients:

• 1 lb pasta, cooked
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6-8 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• tiny pinch of salt (adjust salt to taste later)
• cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 carton baby arugula, washed
• 6 plum tomatoes, diced

preparation steps:

1. cook pasta according to directions on box

2. in a small saucepan heat olive oil

3. add garlic, pepper flakes, and salt to heated oil and heat until garlic starts to toast-do not burn

4. toss pasta, hot oil and garlic mixture with all other ingredients in a large bowl and serve hot