Orange Olive Basil Sauce
Why I Love This Recipe
This is a great combination of flavors!
Ingredients You'll Need
1/4 c (2 oz, 1/2 stick) butter
Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges
20 Greek olives (kalamata) pitted and chopped
2 lg Garlic cloves, fine chopped
Juice from 1 large orange (about 1/3 cup)
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c Chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
Recommended Pasta:
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine.
Directions
This is a great combination of flavors!
1/4 c (2 oz, 1/2 stick) butter
Finely grated zest of 2 large oranges
20 Greek olives (kalamata) pitted and chopped
2 lg Garlic cloves, fine chopped
Juice from 1 large orange (about 1/3 cup)
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c Chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 c Grated parmesan cheese
Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add orange zest, olives, and garlic,and cook for 1 minute. Add orange juice and pepper and cook for another minute. Toss with hot pasta, add basil and parmesan cheese, and toss again. Serve at once. Pass extra grated cheese and the pepper mill for each person to add to taste.
RECOMMENDED PASTA:
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine.
