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Olive-Walnut Pasta

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A delightful pasta dish featuring the crunch of toasted walnuts and the briny pop of Castelvetrano olives, all brought together with a bright touch of lemon.

Ingredients for Olive-Walnut Pasta

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Kosher Salt

to taste

Short Pasta

0 lb

Walnuts, chopped

cups

Castelvetrano Olives, pitted and torn

cups

Garlic Clove, peeled

each

Lemon, zest and juice

each

How to Make Olive-Walnut Pasta

1. Cook Pasta

Bring a large pot of water seasoned with kosher salt to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Save about a cup of the pasta water before draining.

2. Toast Walnuts

Heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the walnuts and toast for 3 to 5 minutes, then stir in the torn olives.

3. Add Garlic and Seasonings

Grate the garlic clove directly into the walnut and olive mixture. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Combine Pasta with Walnut-Olive Mixture

Add the drained pasta to the mixture in the Dutch oven. Pour in a quarter cup of reserved pasta water and toss. Add more pasta water if needed. Finish with lemon zest and juice.

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