Pasta Olivo
Elevate your weeknight dinner with Pasta Olivo, a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! Featuring a harmonious blend of black and green olives, fragrant garlic, and a subtle kick of red chili flakes, this spaghetti recipe is tossed in silky extra virgin olive oil and brightened with fresh parsley, basil, and zesty lemon. Perfect for olive lovers, this one-pan wonder delivers bold flavors while remaining light and fresh. Customize with a sprinkle of Parmesan for a touch of indulgence, and serve it warm for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal. This simple yet elegant olive pasta recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams spaghetti
- 100 grams black olives, pitted and sliced
- 100 grams green olives, pitted and sliced
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the sliced black and green olives, and cook for another 2 minutes to heat them through.
Add the red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the olive mixture.
Toss the pasta to coat it with the olive oil mixture, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley, basil, and lemon zest.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve the pasta warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 5127 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.2 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 565 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 418 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
