Pasta with Green Olive Pesto |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 pound spaghetti |
5 garlic cloves, peeled |
1/2 cup (3 ounces) niçoise or other green olives, pitted |
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves |
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1 cup (6 ounces) kalamata or other black olives, pitted |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
Directions:
1. Cook the spaghetti al dente, according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water and drain.
2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the garlic, green olives, parsley, and basil. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and process until the oil is fully incorporated. Reserve 1/4 cup of the Green Olive Pesto for another use. Roughly chop the black olives and reserve half for another use. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the remaining pesto for 2 minutes. Add the spaghetti, reserved pasta water, remaining black olives, and salt and cook until the water is absorbed and the spaghetti is heated through.
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