Pasta With Green Olive Pesto

Serves 4
Hands-On Time: 40m
Total Time: 40m

Ingredients

* 1 pound spaghetti
* 2 garlic cloves, peeled
* 1/4 cup (3 ounces) Niçoise or other green olives, pitted
* 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
* 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/4 cup pitted kalamata or other black olives, chopped
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt




Directions

1. Cook the spaghetti al dente, according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and drain.

2. Meanwhile, add the garlic, green olives, parsley, and basil to a food processor. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and process until fully incorporated.

3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the olive pesto for 2 minutes.

4. Add the spaghetti, reserved pasta water, black olives, and salt and cook until the water is absorbed and the spaghetti is heated through.