Barilla® Ditalini with Plum Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Barilla® Ditalini with Plum Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
20 minutes total / Calories 430
- Classic Blue Box
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fall Recipes
- Mini and Soup
- No Meat
- Premium Red Sauce
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Classic Blue Box Ditalini pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 4
½ | Box Barilla® Ditalini pasta |
½ | Jar Barilla® Marinara sauce |
1 | Cup ripe plum tomatoes, quartered |
2 | Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
¼ | Cup Kalamata olives, pitted, sliced |
1 | Tablespoon capers |
4 | Basil leaves, cut julienne |
Option when baked: 1 | Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded |
Option when baked: 4 | Tablespoons Panko bread crumbs |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. (Optional: If baking, preheat oven to 375° F.).
Step 2
Meanwhile in a skillet, sauté capers and olives in the olive oil for about one minute; add marinara sauce and tomatoes; bring to boil.
Step 3
Cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions and drain.
Step 4
Toss pasta with marinara sauce mixture and fresh basil, cool and serve.
Step 5
OPTIONAL BAKING: Stir in mozzarella and pour into a baking dish. Top with Panko. Bake in the oven until Panko is golden crispy and mozzarella is melted, about 10 minutes.

Ditalini Pasta
The name Ditalini means "little thimbles" for its resemblance to the small sewing object. Ditalini's tiny, tubular pasta shape is a perfect complement to any pasta soup recipe.
Barilla® Ditalini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.
- Shape Mini and Soup
- Cook time 10–11 mins
- Pack size 16 oz.
- Range Classic Blue Box