Linguine With Two Olive Tapenade Recipes

LINGUINE WITH TWO-OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine; cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente. Remove from heat, and transfer linguine to a colander; let drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water.
• Make tapenade: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine olives, lemon zest, garlic, 2 tablespoons parsley, black pepper, and red-pepper flakes. Process until mixture is finely chopped and combined.
• Transfer linguine to a large serving bowl, and toss with reserved cooking water. Add tapenade, tuna, tomatoes, and remaining 1/3 cup chopped parsley; toss well to coat. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley sprigs.

LINGUINE WITH TWO-OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine; cook according to package instuctions, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente. Remove from the heat, and transfer linguine to a colander: let drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
• Make tapenade: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine olives, lemon zest, garlic, 2 Tbsp parsley, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Process until mixture is finely chopped and combined.
• Transfer linguine to a large serving bowl, and toss with reserved cooking water. Add tapenade, tomatoes and remaining 1/3 cup chopped parsley and toss well to coat.

LINGUINE WITH TAPENADE, TOMATOES, AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook linguine according to package instructions. Drain pasta. In pot, heat oil over medium. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Return pasta to pot, stir in tapenade, and cook until heated through. Add arugula andtoss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with parsley and feta.