One of My Favourite Pasta's Recipe

Name: One of My Favourite Pasta's
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti (or any shape); 6 garlic cloves (minced); 12 black olives (minced); 2 lemons, juice and zest of; 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 ounces capers; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 ounces almonds (toasted, garnish) or 4 ounces pine nuts (toasted, garnish); 12 ounces seafood (or chicken); 6 ounces parmesan cheese (fresh); 4 ounces whipping cream (optional); 1 pinch salt & pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti (or any shape)
6 garlic cloves (minced)
12 black olives (minced)
2 lemons, juice and zest of
2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces capers
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 ounces almonds (toasted, garnish) or 4 ounces pine nuts (toasted, garnish)
12 ounces seafood (or chicken)
6 ounces parmesan cheese (fresh)
4 ounces whipping cream (optional)
1 pinch salt & pepper (to taste)

1
Cook Pasta and save some pasta water in case you need it if mixture is to thick.
2
Meanwhile saute chicken or seafood in pan and remove.
3
Add garlic, olives, lemons and rind, oil, capers, red pepper flakes to pan and saute to blend.
4
Add seafood or chicken back in,.
5
add enough cream and/or pasta water and saute until desired consistency.
6
Add to hot pasta and stir together adding more pasta water if needed.
7
Place into a large bowl or individual bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and tarragon and/or basil, nuts and lots of Parmesan cheese.
8
Enjoy!
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1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti (or any shape), 6 garlic cloves (minced), 12 black olives (minced), 2 lemons, juice and zest of, and more.

Yes, One of My Favourite Pasta's falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

One of My Favourite Pasta's

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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