Dirty Martini Pasta
This Dirty Martini Pasta is going to grab your attention with briny, zesty notes from the cocktail and transforms them into a creamy, savory pasta dish.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 green olives (Castelvetrano) chopped + more for garnish
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon gin or vodka
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive brine
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crumbled blue cheese optional
- Parsley freshly chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions, to al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, moving constantly so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the chopped olives and lemon zest. Then turn the heat up slightly and add the gin or vodka and deglaze the pan, whisking until the liquid evaporates.
- Add the olive brine and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Turn the heat down and add the cold, cubed butter. Stir it constantly to form a glossy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top the pasta with more chopped olives, parsley, and blue cheese (if using).
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Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 308IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg