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Green Olive Herb Pasta Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and fresh green olive pasta sauce made with Castelvetrano olives, fresh herbs, garlic, and olive oil. This versatile sauce can be used as a flavorful pasta topping, a spread, or a dip, delivering a bright and savory Mediterranean taste in just minutes.

Ingredients

Green Olive Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted Castelvetrano olives with brine (jarred or canned in brine)
  • 6 tablespoons olive brine (from the jar or can)
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill leaves
  • 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2-3 medium garlic cloves
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Olives: Place the 2 cups of pitted Castelvetrano olives into the bowl of a food processor along with 6 tablespoons of the olive brine to help the sauce blend smoothly.
  2. Add Herbs and Seasonings: Add the half cup of packed fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill leaves, half cup packed fresh basil leaves, 2 to 3 medium garlic cloves, and 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Then add a pinch each of salt and black pepper to start seasoning.
  3. Process to Smooth: Pulse and process the ingredients in the food processor until the mixture becomes a smooth sauce with a pesto-like texture.
  4. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and add more salt and/or pepper if needed to reach your desired flavor balance.
  5. Serve: Add the green olive sauce to cooked pasta as a flavorful topping, or use it as a spread on bread or a dip for vegetables. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

  • Use Castelvetrano olives for their mild, buttery flavor which balances well with fresh herbs.
  • The olive brine helps achieve the perfect sauce consistency without watering it down.
  • This sauce is best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust garlic quantity based on your preference for pungency.
  • Excellent as a versatile Mediterranean condiment beyond pasta, including sandwiches and grilled vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/green-olive-herb-pasta-sauce-recipe/