AMIEs Pasta with OLIVEs

• 300 grams pasta (i used penne rigate)
• 200 grams black olives, pitted, washed and drained, finely chopped
• 40 grams softened butter
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tbsp capper
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 salt and pepper (according to taste)

1. Wash, drain and finely chop the olives and place in a medium bowl.
2. Add the butter, cappers, oil, lemon zest and juice and stir to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper, stirring continously until well combined.
4. Meanwhile, in salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to packet directions, until al dente.
5. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl.
6. Pour in the olive cream over the pasta, add 2 tablespoon of pasta water and toss to coat.
7. Serve topped with parmesan cheese, if desired.
8. Serve hot, share and enjoy!

pasta, black olives, butter, extra virgin olive oil, capper, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/367346-amies-pasta-with-olives (may not work)