Olive Pesto Bucatini

  • 250g bucatini or similar pasta
  • 120g pitted green olives
  • 3 tbsp grated parmesan
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • ½ lemon, zest only
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Meanwhile, add the olives to a food processor and whizz to roughly chop. Add the garlic, parmesan, lemon zest, olive oil and parsley, season well and pulse until combined.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the olive pesto, adding some more cheese and olive oil if you fancy. Season with black pepper to taste, then serve with a crisp green salad.
25 mins
3 serving