Spaghetti in tomato garlic butter sauce

Spaghetti in tomato garlic butter sauce

Calling this recipe mine feels a bit like stealing since it is originally my husband’s.

When we were getting to know each other, he made this incredible pasta with a tomato garlic butter sauce that just blew my socks off. I knew at that moment… that even if I didn’t marry him, I at least needed that recipe. Fortunately, I got both –  the recipe and a husband.

Although I enjoyed his recipe as is, I felt like something was missing to add an extra something…an oomph to the dish! I explored a few different additions to see what could be added – some worked out well, some not so much. My food tests finally came to where my recipe is today, it is the same as my husband’s, but with the addition of black olives and buffalo mozzarella.

Olives may seem a bit daunting at first, but give it a try! Black olives aren’t as bitter as other types of olives, and when cooked they have a mild, salty taste with a soft texture. The saltiness of the olives brings out the sweetness of the tomatoes in the sauce, creating a stronger umami flavor. This sauce has many layers of flavors, from the garlic to the tomatoes to the olives. By using some fresh mozzarella cheese at the end, it brings a gentleness to the dish to help the sauce not feel overwhelming. This recipe is meant to be quick and simple, so use what you have.

This recipe is not only full of flavor, but it is also *drum roll please*  toddler-friendly. I know. It sounds too good to be true. But my toddler LOVES this spaghetti recipe and it is so easy to make! If you are a parent like me, you know how hard it can be to make a meal while taking care of your children at the same time. With prep time, this meal takes only 35 minutes! The addition of black olives is great for cholesterol, the tomatoes provide a great source of vitamin C and potassium, and the buffalo mozzarella provides protein and vitamins. Knowing all the nutrients that are in this dish makes me feel more comfortable when I make it for my toddler. I know that I’m not only making a quick and easy meal, but a healthy one too.

If you love pasta like us, you could also check my other pasta recipes Easy Lasagna and Spaghetti Bolognese.

I hope you give this recipe a try and enjoy it! This recipe came to be through trial and error, but I managed to find the perfect way for me to spruce it up. Let me know in the comments if there are any personal twists you made that you think I should try!