Fettuccine With Olive Pesto Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In55 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings3
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Fettuccine10 Ounce, dried
 1 1/2 cups whole pitted California ripe olives
 Capers3 Tablespoon, drained
 Lemon juice4 Teaspoon
 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Dijon Mustard2 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), peeled
 Basil1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Parmesan cheese1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Basil sprigs

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Follow package instructions to cook fettuccine.
2) Drain well, when done and place on a large warm serving bowl.

MAKING
3) In the meantime, in a food processor or blender process a mixture of olives, capers, lemon juice, oil, mustard and garlic until roughly pureed, for the pesto.
4) Add in chopped basil and cheese and keep aside, mixing well.
5) Mix the pesto with cooked pasta gently.

SERVING
6) Flavor with basil sprigs and serve at once.
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