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Green olive pasta sauce

Deliciously Easy Green Olive Pasta Sauce Ready in 5 Minutes

This green olive pasta sauce is a quick, vibrant delight perfect for pasta dishes, dips, or spreads.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 145

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Castelvetrano Olives pitted
  • ½ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Cloves adjust based on taste
  • 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • optional Nuts e.g., walnuts or pine nuts
  • splash Lemon Juice for brightness

Equipment

  • Food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Green Olive Pasta Sauce
  1. Gather 2 cups of pitted Castelvetrano olives and 6 tablespoons of olive brine, chop ½ cup of fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, and ½ cup of fresh basil.
  2. Transfer the olives and olive brine into a food processor. Add chopped parsley, dill, basil, and 2-3 garlic cloves. Pour in 6 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste, enhancing the flavor of the sauce.
  4. Blend the mixture on high until smooth, resembling a pesto consistency, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice, then blend briefly.
  6. Serve the sauce over pasta or use as a spread or dip. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This green olive pasta sauce is versatile, suitable for pasta dishes, spreads, or dips, and can be stored or frozen for later use.

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