Calabrian Chili and Castelvetrano Olive Pasta

Calabrian Chili and Castelvetrano Olive Pasta

Briny Castelvetrano olives, spicy Calabrian peppers, and bright lemon come together in this simple pasta that delivers big flavor with just a handful of ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

1 lb linguine or pasta of choice
1/2 c coarsely chopped Divina Castelvetrano Olives, Pitted
3 tbsp Divina Chopped Calabrian Peppers
1/3 c olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 c pasta water, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the lemon zest and cook for 15 seconds more. Stir in the Divina Chopped Calabrian Peppers.
  3. Add the cooked pasta and Divina Castelvetrano Olives and toss to combine. If desired, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
  4. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve immediately.

✨ Want to watch it come together? Check out the recipe video on Instagram for a quick demo.