Green Olive Pasta recipe
This easy and delicious Green Olive Pasta is a lovely, comforting family dinner. With a robust, warm flavor and a little bit of lemony and tangy flavor, this one is a must make! Save it to Pinterest now so you can always find it.
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Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan
- 1 large pot for boiling pasta
Ingredients
Ingredients for the olive mix
- 8 oz pancetta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium sliced shallot
- 3 cloves grated garlic
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cups Italian Castelvetrano green olives, pitted and sliced You should be able to find them pre-pitted.
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup salty pasta water
- 1/2 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Additional fresh basil and thyme for serving
Ingredients for the pasta noodles
- large pot of water
- 16 oz long cut pasta
- 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Heat one large pot of water over medium heat with the 1/2 tsp sea salt. When it is boiling, add the noodles and cook per package directions.
- In a large sauté pan, add the pancetta and cook about 5 minutes until the fat has been rendered and the color turns dark red. Then remove and put on a plate with a paper towel to drain excess grease.
- Wipe out the sauté pan and turn the heat to low. Add the extra virgin olive oil and heat for 2 minutes. Then add the shallots, garlic and lemon zest, stirring continuously for about 3 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add int he butter and when it is melted, add in the olives, thyme, lemon juice and chicken broth. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the pasta water and basil. Simmer for another 3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Toss with the cheese. Then add the pasta and toss. Serve with the pancetta on top and additional basil.