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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Once the spaghetti is cooked, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta thoroughly.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spaghetti with Olive Pesto!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (953.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2340.2 |
| Total Fat 178.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.2g | |
| Cholesterol 44.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6406.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 150.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.6g | |
| Protein 45.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 558.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 69.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 548.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories