Pasta With Feta and Green Olives

Name: Pasta With Feta and Green Olives
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 pound dried cavatappi, fusilli or other short, curly noodle; 1/3 cup olive oil; 12 ounces green olives, such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, smashed and pitted; 1 garlic clove, grated or minced; 1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice); 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as desired; 1/2 to ¾ cup loosely crumbled or cubed feta, depending on preference; Black pepper

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Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $10.18 /serving

Author : Yasmin Fahr

cavatappi feta olives

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Kosher salt1 pound dried cavatappi, fusilli or other short, curly noodle1/3 cup olive oil12 ounces green olives, such as Castelvetrano or Cerignola, smashed and pitted1 garlic clove, grated or minced1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 tablespoon zest and 3 tablespoons juice)1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more as desired1/2 to ¾ cup loosely crumbled or cubed feta, depending on preferenceBlack pepper

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook at a gentle boil until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the olives, cooking until they start to blister in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add in the garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, then let sit uncovered until the pasta is finished.

Step 3

Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive mixture, the lemon juice and ¾ cup pasta water, and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated in a smooth, glossy sauce, adding more water if needed. Turn off the heat, stir in the feta and let it soften and melt slightly. Finish with a grind or two of black pepper and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately.

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