main

Olive and Adam’s Faux-Dating Pasta

Name: Olive and Adam’s Faux-Dating Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb linguine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil leaves

This dish is a nod to Olive's name and the 'faux dating' premise of the book, capturing the blend of simplicity and complexity in their relationship.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 lb linguine
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1
Cook linguine according to package instructions.
2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are soft.
3
Toss the cooked pasta with the tomato mixture and Parmesan cheese.
4
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with basil, and serve.

Serve this main while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!