By Eileen Latimore
Capellini w/ Smoked Paprika & Olives
2 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
This is a delicious weeknight dinner as is, but also pairs wonderfully with grilled shrimp or pan-roasted white fish.
Updated at: Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:44:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
33
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories593.3 kcal (30%)
Total Fat20.9 g (30%)
Carbs75.5 g (29%)
Sugars7.4 g (8%)
Protein16.1 g (32%)
Sodium1169.3 mg (58%)
Fiber5.5 g (20%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
0.25 CUPEXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
PLUS MORE TO SERVE
3garlic cloves
medium, thinly sliced
1 tablespoonsmoked paprika
0.5 CUPDRY SHERRY
OR DRY WHITE WINE
1 x 28 ouncecan diced tomatoes
kosher salt
ground black pepper
1 POUNDCAPELLINI
0.5 CUPGREEN OLIVES
PITTED, OR BLACK, OR A COMBINATION, CHOPPED
½ cupcapers
½ cuproasted red peppers
FRESH OREGANO
OR FINELY GRATED MANCHEGO CHEESE, OR
Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the garlic and paprika; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the sherry and cook until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in the tomatoes with juices and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups water and the pasta; stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente. Off heat, stir in the olives. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with additional oil.











