Ingredients
500 g mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
150 g black olives, stoned
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 bunch fresh lemon basil, leaves picked
1 bunch fresh marjoram, leaves picked
10 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
400 g spaghetti or linguine
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Method
● A really simple, quick and amazingly tasty pasta dish which always hits the spot and will impress your mates.
● Try baking some fish fillets over the herby tomatoes... it's fantastic.
● In a large bowl, scrunch the tomatoes with your hands to slightly mush them. Mix in the olives, garlic and vinegar.
● Tear in the basil and marjoram leaves and pour in the olive oil. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
● Cook your pasta in salted boiling water according to the packet instructions until al dente.
● Drain and quickly toss in with the tomatoes.
● Call your guests around the table, then taste the juice at the bottom of the bowl and adjust the seasoning if you feel it needs it. Serve right away.