Vibrant Green Olive Tapenade Pasta
Vibrant Green Olive Tapenade Pasta is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The tapenade is made with briny green olives, capers, garlic, and lemon juice, and it's tossed with cooked spaghetti noodles. The result is a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish that's sure to please everyone at the table.
The origins of tapenade are murky, but it is thought to have originated in the Provence region of France. The name "tapenade" comes from the Provençal word "tapena", which means "capers". Tapenade is traditionally made with green olives, capers, garlic, and olive oil, but there are many variations on the recipe. Some recipes add anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, or even nuts to the tapenade. Tapenade can be served as an appetizer, a condiment, or a filling for sandwiches and wraps. This pasta dish is a delicious way to enjoy tapenade. The briny olives and capers add a salty and flavorful contrast to the mild spaghetti noodles. The lemon juice adds a touch of brightness to the dish, and the fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor. Vibrant Green Olive Tapenade Pasta is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Spaghetti noodles
  • Green olives
  • Garlic
  • Capers
  • Lemon
  • Fresh herbs
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions.
  2. While the noodles are cooking, make the green olive tapenade by combining the olives, garlic, capers, and lemon juice in a food processor and pulsing until finely chopped.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the tapenade to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
  5. Add the cooked spaghetti noodles to the skillet and toss to coat.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of briny olives, capers, garlic, and lemon juice creates a flavorful and satisfying tapenade.
  • The tapenade is tossed with cooked spaghetti noodles, which provides a mild and neutral base for the salty and flavorful tapenade.
  • The lemon juice adds a touch of brightness to the dish, and the fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor.
  • Vibrant Green Olive Tapenade Pasta is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal.