OLIVE-WALNUT PASTA
Double down on the olive oil flavor in this dish by warming a generous amount with torn green olives to dress your pasta. While you can use just one kind of olive, like mild Castelvetrano, a variety will create depth of flavor. Adding chopped walnuts provides texture and a nice dose of protein to this vegan dish, while lemon zest and juice perk everything up. It would also be good with soft herbs like oregano, dill or basil, a salty cheese like feta or Parmesan, or shrimp that's been cooked with the pasta in the last few minutes of boiling.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When the water's boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- While the pasta's cooking, in a large Dutch oven, stir together the olive oil, walnuts and olives. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until fragrant and the walnuts are toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, finely grate in the garlic clove and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add the pasta and 1/4 cup pasta water to the walnut mixture. Cook over medium-low, stirring and adding pasta water as needed, until the pasta is well coated. Remove from heat and stir in half the lemon zest and all the lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more lemon zest.
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Caesar Juarez
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The olives and walnuts are hidden in the sauce, so they won't even notice they're there!
Marian Shitelaana
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this pasta dish. It's just a few simple ingredients, but they come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.
Tanvir Jutt
[email protected]This pasta dish is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Hadi Jan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover pasta. Just add your favorite sauce and toppings and you're good to go!
Augusta Lahai
[email protected]I love that this pasta dish is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create your own unique flavor profile.
Faheem Karamat
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Bella Hernandez
[email protected]I made this pasta dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
qarib Khan
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables. Just add them to the sauce and you're good to go!
Ubaid Ullah
[email protected]I love the salty-sweet flavor of this pasta dish. The olives and walnuts are a perfect combination, and the herbs and spices add a nice touch of flavor.
Mehide Hasan Sifat
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The olives and walnuts are hidden in the sauce, so they won't even notice they're there!
Wanda Trotter
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I loved this pasta dish! The walnuts and herbs really balance out the flavor of the olives. I would definitely make this recipe again.
ani 0ri
[email protected]This pasta dish is a great way to use up leftover olives and walnuts. It's also a quick and easy meal to make on a weeknight.
Abdulraheem Sani
[email protected]I love this olive walnut pasta! It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are simple but delicious, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
Zawadi Sharon
[email protected]This pasta dish is a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced, and the walnuts add a nice textural contrast. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
Miraj Islam
[email protected]This olive walnut pasta is a new favorite! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the briny olives, the nutty walnuts, and the fresh herbs. The pasta is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend th
Yuri Rios
[email protected]Wow! This pasta dish is a game-changer! The combination of olives and walnuts is so unique and flavorful. I love the salty-sweet balance, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. The herbs and spices are also perfectly balanced, and the pasta is cooked per
Anupam Sharma
[email protected]This olive walnut pasta is a delightful culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors. The combination of salty olives and earthy walnuts, coupled with the aromatic herbs and spices, creates a symphony of fla