Spaghetti With Lemon & Olives Recipe

Name: Spaghetti With Lemon & Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces pine nuts; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes (optional); 2 lemons; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 4 ounces black olives, chopped if liked; 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb spaghetti
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
5 garlic cloves, peeled
1 pinch dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
2 lemons
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
4 ounces black olives, chopped if liked
5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
salt and pepper

1
Put a large pan of water on to the boil for the pasta.
2
Meanwhile, put the oil and nuts in a small pan and warm over a low heat.
3
Crush the garlic into the pan and sprinkle in the chili flakes if using.
4
Continue warming until the nuts are lightly toasted, checking to make sure the garlic doesn't burn.
5
Finely grate the zest from both lemons then cut one in half and squeeze out the juice.
6
Once the pasta water is boiling, add a generous amount of salt and the spaghetti and cook, according to packet instructions.
7
Drain the spaghetti and tip into a serving bowl.
8
Pour over the garlicky oil and toss well with the lemon zest and juice, parsley, olives, parmesan and plenty of salt and pepper.
9
Add more lemon juice to taste - it should be fresh but not overly lemony.
10
Serve with extra parmesan.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb spaghetti, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 2 ounces pine nuts, 5 garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti With Lemon & Olives 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.

Spaghetti With Lemon & Olives

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