Fusilli pasta with sauce and olives
We start by preparing the ingredients for this delicious recipe. We take a medium onion and chop it finely, making sure to get evenly sized pieces, so that it sautés evenly. In a deep pan, we heat a little oil, preferably olive oil, for a richer taste. Once the oil is hot, we add the chopped onion and sauté it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it becomes translucent. This process will release the delicate flavors of the onion.
After the onion is sautéed, we add a heaped teaspoon of salt, which will help extract the juices from the onion. We cover everything with water and let it boil for about 5 minutes, until the water reduces slightly and the onion becomes soft. Now, it's time to add the grated carrot, which will bring an extra sweetness to the dish. We also add olives, which will provide a salty and savory contrast. Don't forget the bay leaves, salt, and pepper, which will enrich the flavor of the food.
After we have mixed the ingredients well, we add enough water to cover the mixture by about two fingers. We cover the pan and let it simmer for about 20 minutes on low heat, allowing the flavors to combine and intensify. In the meantime, we cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions in salted water to achieve a perfect texture.
As the spaghetti cooks, we focus on the sauce. We add two tablespoons of tomato paste to the pan, which will give a beautiful color and intense flavor. In a small cup, we put a teaspoon of flour and mix it with warm water until it dissolves completely. We strain this mixture over the food to ensure there are no lumps of undissolved flour.
When the spaghetti is ready, we drain it and add it to our sauce, stirring gently to ensure it is evenly coated. We also add the lemon slices, which will add a touch of freshness and acidity to the dish. We let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes, so the flavors intertwine harmoniously. Finally, we take the pan off the heat and garnish the dish with chopped parsley for an attractive appearance and an extra flavor.
Now we are ready to serve this delicacy! Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients: 3 small onions; 1 small grated carrot; 1 small bowl of spaghetti; 1 small bowl of unsalted olives; 2 slices of lemon; a teaspoon of salt; a few peppercorns and bay leaves; a few sprigs of parsley; 1 teaspoon of flour diluted in a cup of water; 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
