Spaghetti with Olive Pesto
Transform your pasta night with this vibrant and flavorful Spaghetti with Olive Pesto, a Mediterranean-inspired dish bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Featuring a luscious homemade pesto made from a harmonious blend of black and green olives, fresh basil, aromatic garlic, Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, this recipe introduces a unique twist to traditional pesto pasta. A splash of lemon juice adds a citrusy brightness, while extra virgin olive oil brings a rich, silky finish to the sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, including prep and cooking time, this quick and easy pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve your spaghetti with olive pesto garnished with extra Parmesan and basil for a visually stunning and delicious meal that your family and guests will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Spaghetti
- 150 grams Pitted black olives
- 150 grams Pitted green olives
- 30 grams Fresh basil leaves
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese
- 30 grams Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 100 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the olive pesto. In a food processor, combine the black olives, green olives, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until roughly chopped. Then, with the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta thoroughly.
Add the drained spaghetti to a large mixing bowl. Spoon the olive pesto over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, gradually add some reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
Divide the spaghetti among serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, a few whole basil leaves, or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spaghetti with Olive Pesto!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.2 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.6 g | 168% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 6407 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.1 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 69.9 mg | 388% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*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.
