Spaghetti with Green Olives and Lemon
Flavourful spaghetti with a citrusy twist, this recipe brings forth the tantalising flavours of green olives, garlic and nuts sautéed in olive oil.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 570kcal
Equipment
- Pan
- Non-stick pan
- Colander
Ingredients
- 500 grams spaghetti
- 5 tablespoon EVO divided as 1+4
- 8 cloves garlic dived as 3+5
- ¼ cup nuts I used walnuts and pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 lemon
- Basil leaves i have not used but recommended
- 100 g green olive sliced
- 5 tablespoon cheddar cheese grated
- Salt
Instructions
- Put the water to boil add salt, garlic, 1 tablespoon oil, salt, herbs.
- Meanwhile, zest the lemon and squeeze the juice.
- Mince the garlic and coarsely chop the walnuts.
- In a small pan heat the 4 tablespoon oil and add the garlic and nuts. Take care that the garlic does not burn.
- Get off the flame now add the chilli flakes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente. Drain and run under cool water.
- Transfer to a bowl and add the garlic oil and nuts.
- Add the olives, zest and lemon juice, cheese.
- Add the basil and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 570kcal