Method:

1. Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions in a large pan of boiling salted water.

2. Peel, slice and fry the garlic for a few minutes in the oil until softened.

3. Stone and chop the green olives, reserving the brine. Add the olives to the pan, season, stir and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Stir in the passata and the brine and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Reserving the cooking water, drain and add the pasta to the sauce. Serve immediately