January 25, 2025

Green Olive Pasta

This green olive pasta is for all my olive lovers out there! Imagine your favourite pesto pasta and olive tapenade had a baby… that is what this meal is! Packed with the bold, briny flavours of green olives, and a creamy cashew base, a tangy hint of lemon, fresh herbs, and finished with a rich, cheesy topping of vegan parmesan, this easy green olive pasta recipe is the olive lovers dream! Serve it with your favourite protein, or enjoy it on its own. Pasta night just got an upgrade!

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Why You’ll Love This Green Olive Pasta

Meatless, Yet Packed with Nutrition – With an abundance of plant-based protein and fibre, cashews, and lots of healthy fats from low-carb olives, this green olive pesto pasta becomes the ultimate meatless weeknight meal that doesn’t lack nutrition.

Easy Vegan Pasta Dinner – Busy weeknights call for quick and easy meals, and this recipe delivers! With just 15 minutes of preparation and minimal hands-on effort, you can quickly whip up a restaurant-quality pasta dinner. All you need to do is blend the pesto sauce ingredients, cook the pasta, and toss everything together.

Dairy-Free, Meat-Free – This green pesto pasta is perfect for those seeking dairy-free and meat-free pasta without compromising on flavour. The briny, herbaceous notes of green olives and the creamy richness of vegan parmesan combine beautifully to create indulgent flavours. I promise you will never want to eat dairy and meat-laden pasta again.

Storage and Meal-Prep Friendly – Although this recipe is quick enough for any night of the week, its storage-friendly nature makes it ideal for meal prep. You can prepare a big batch of this green olive pesto pasta and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. It reheats beautifully, making it a healthy meal to toss into kids’ lunches for school when you don’t have time to cook from scratch.

How to Make Green Olive Pasta

Blend the Sauce

Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until you achieve a pesto-like consistency.

Season the Sauce

Taste the blended sauce and season it with salt and pepper to your liking.

Cook the Pasta

Prepare your pasta according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve some pasta water to mix the sauce later.

Combine the Sauce and Pasta

Mix the green olive sauce into your cooked pasta, adding some reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.

Serve Green Olive Pasta

Top the pasta with vegan parmesan and fresh herbs for a flavorful finish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Tips for Green Olive Pasta

Choose the Right Pasta: Long-cut pasta varieties like spaghetti, linguine, or bucatini are the best choices for green olive pasta. Their shape helps to hold the luscious green olive pesto, ensuring every bite is perfectly coated with the creamy sauce.

Go Nut-Free with Sunflower Seeds: If you have nut allergies or want a nut-free green olive pasta, swap the cashews for sunflower seeds. They blend beautifully and offer a similar creamy consistency without compromising flavour.

Reserve Pasta Water: Don’t forget to save some pasta cooking water before draining. The starchy water helps loosen the sauce, making it easier to coat the pasta evenly while adding a silky texture.

Adjust the Consistency: For a thicker sauce, use less olive brine or olive oil. Add more brine or pasta water for a thinner, more pourable pesto.

Experiment with Toppings: In addition to vegan parmesan, you can sprinkle nutritional yeast, toasted breadcrumbs, or crushed red pepper flakes for added texture and flavour.

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