Best 8 Pasta Tapenade Recipes

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Pasta tapenade is a delightful dish that combines the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean into a flavorful pasta dish. This dish is perfect for those who love bold and savory flavors, as the tapenade adds a salty, briny, and herbaceous kick to the pasta. Made with a combination of olives, capers, anchovies, and olive oil, the tapenade is a versatile condiment that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes, including pasta. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, pasta tapenade is a delicious and satisfying choice that is sure to please.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SPAGHETTI WITH TAPENADE SAUCE AND ROASTED TOMATOES



Spaghetti with Tapenade Sauce and Roasted Tomatoes image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Salt
1 pound spaghetti
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
Freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling, plus 3 tablespoons
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons chopped capers
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup packed, pitted black olives, finely chopped, with some brine (recommended: Kalamata)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water over medium heat to a boil. Salt the water, add the spaghetti and cook to al dente. Remove and reserve a cup or so of the cooking liquid before draining.
  • Add the tomatoes to a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. Scatter the tomatoes on a baking rack over a baking sheet and roast about 20 minutes.
  • Heat about 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the anchovies, working them into oil with a wooden spoon. Stir in the capers, red pepper flakes, garlic, olives, and a splash of olive brine, and saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the pasta cooking liquid, about 1 cup, and toss in the pasta.
  • Put the tapenade pasta into serving bowls and top with oven roasted cherry tomatoes. Serve as a first course or alongside a seafood entree.

TAPENADE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield Approximately 1 to 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound pitted mixed olives
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons capers
2 to 3 fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse the olives in cool water. Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the mixture becomes a coarse paste, approximately 1 to 2 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

TAPENADE



Tapenade image

Classic Mediterranean dish using black (preferably Kalamata) olives. This dip is great with pita bread triangles.

Provided by Jim Clark

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 clove garlic, chopped
1 ¾ cups whole, pitted kalamata olives
1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, olives, anchovies, capers, thyme, rosemary and lemon juice in an electric blender. Slowly drip the olive oil into the blender while you are blending the ingredients together. Blend until a paste is formed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 4.7 g, Cholesterol 6.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1002.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PASTA WITH KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE, FETA, AND CHOPPED TOMATO



Pasta With Kalamata Olive Tapenade, Feta, and Chopped Tomato image

Tapenade paired with an aromatic paste of briny Greek black olives with sweet pieces of ripe tomato and small cubes of the eastern Mediterranean's pungent Greek sheep's milk cheese makes up this luscious dish. You'll can find Kalamata olives sold by weight in the deli cases of well-stocked supermarkets, as well as in jars. Some may be found already pitted. Substitute any other brine-cured Mediterranean olives you like. Serve with spaghetti, linguine, tagliatelle, or other medium-width strands or ribbons. One you won't want to miss!

Provided by FoodieFanatic

Categories     Greek

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb pasta (spaghetti, linguine, tagliatelle)
1 lb kalamata olive, pitted (about 2 c.)
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
3 large garlic cloves
3/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
1/3 cup capers, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 lb feta cheese, crumbled or 1 lb feta cheese, cut into 1/4-1/2-inch cubes
5 large roma tomatoes, halved, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/4-1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Bring a lg. pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta to the water, and cook until al dente, following the suggested cooking time on the box.
  • While the pasta cooks, put the olives, olive oil, garlic, parsley, capers, lemon juice, and oregano in a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
  • Turning the machine on and off rapidly, pulse the ingredients a few times, then scrape down the work bowl, and process continuously until the mixture forms a coarse but uniform paste.
  • As soon as the pasta is done, drain it, and immediately toss with the tapenade, and 1/2 of the Feta and 1/2 of the tomatoes.
  • Top with the remaining Feta and tomatoes, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1483.1, Fat 106, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 2617.4, Carbohydrate 104.2, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 33.7

5-MINUTE OLIVE TAPENADE



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A fan-favorite appetizer, perfect for any charcuterie night. This olive tapenade recipe is so easy to make and it's done in just 5 minutes or less! Serve with crackers, crostini, cured meats, cheeses, fruits... you name it!

Provided by Girl Appetit

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) jar pitted green olives, drained
1 (5 ounce) jar pitted Kalamata olives, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar capers, drained
½ cup olive oil
½ cup flat-leaf parsley
3 cloves garlic, or more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine green olives, Kalamata olives, capers, olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, oregano, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse 5 to 10 times until all ingredients are chopped and well combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1151 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

LINGUINE WITH TAPENADE, TOMATOES, AND ARUGULA



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Prepared tapenade is a great pantry item to have on hand for any number of reasons. We love tossing a hearty black olive tapenade with pasta, tomatoes, feta, and parsley for a quick weeknight meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound linguine
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
3/4 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tapenade
2 cups baby arugula
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 ounces feta, crumbled (1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain pasta. In pot, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Return pasta to pot, stir in tapenade, and cook until heated through. Add arugula andtoss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with parsley and feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g

TAPENADE



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Make and share this Tapenade recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gay Gilmore

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 cloves garlic
2 lemons, juice of
1 (10 ounce) can black olives
1 cup chopped parsley
8 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped basil
1 cup walnuts
2 cups finely chopped grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
1 loaf baguette, sliced in thin rounds

Steps:

  • Press the garlic into the lemon juice or if you don't have a garlic press, mince and put it into the lemon juice, while you prepare the other items.
  • Put the rest of the ingredients into a food processor and process into a finely chopped paste.
  • Put in a bowl and mix in the garlic, lemon juice and olive oil well.
  • Serve with bread slices.

LINGUINE WITH TWO-OLIVE TAPENADE



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Tapenade made with two types of olives, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest makes a delectable sauce for linguine. Chunks of tuna and cherry tomatoes complete the dish. Serve it with a salad for a light meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound linguine
One 6-ounce can tuna, packed in water, drained
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/3 cup pitted brine-cured olives, such as Kalamata (about 16)
1/3 cup pitted ripe green olives, such as Picholine (about 18)
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus whole sprigs for garnish
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine; cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente. Remove from heat, and transfer linguine to a colander; let drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
  • Make tapenade: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine olives, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Process until mixture is finely chopped and combined.
  • Transfer linguine to a large serving bowl, and toss with reserved cooking water. Add tapenade, tuna, tomatoes, and remaining 1/3 cup chopped parsley; toss well to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 g, Cholesterol 13 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 19 g, Sodium 912 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta. Short, sturdy pastas like penne or fusilli are ideal for holding the tapenade. Avoid delicate pastas like angel hair or spaghetti, as they will become overwhelmed by the sauce.
  • Make sure the tapenade is flavorful. Use a variety of fresh herbs, olives, and capers to create a tapenade that is both aromatic and delicious.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Add the tapenade to the pasta immediately after it has been cooked. This will help the sauce to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Garnish the pasta with additional herbs, olives, or capers before serving. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Pasta tapenade is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With just a few ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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