Pappardelle Pasta With Olives, Thyme, And Lemon

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   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

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   Add salt and pappardelle, and cook until pasta is al dente, following label directions.

3. 3

   Drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup cooking water (if you are using fresh pasta, it will cook in a very few moments, depending on thickness and freshness).

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   While pasta is cooking, combine olives, parsley, olive oil, thyme, lemon zest, orange zest, and red-pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until a chunky puree forms.

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   Transfer to a warm serving bowl large enough to accommodate cooked pasta (or chop everything together until you achieve the same result by hand).

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   Add pasta, and toss to combine.

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   Add 1/4 cup cooking water, and toss to combine. Add more water if necessary; pappardelle has a tendency to absorb liquid quickly, so more water may be needed. The sauce should cling to ribbons of pasta but should not be dry.

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   Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.