Linguine with Green Olives, Broccolini and Bread Crumbs
Linguine with green olives, garlic, broccolini, bread crumbs, lemon and parmesan
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- olive oil
- 1/2 lb broccolini
- salt and pepper
- 3/4 lb linguine
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 scallions sliced
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 oz castelvetrano olives or other olives
- 2 tbsp chives chopped
- zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- parmesan cheese for topping
Chop the broccolini into bite sized pieces. Heat a tbsp of oil in a skillet over high until very hot. Add the broccolini and allow it to char a bit. Stir and char the other side a bit. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring until it is bright green and tender. Set aside.
Wipe the skillet and add a bit more oil. Heat over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs and stir. Cook, stirring, until toasted and golden brown. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Move to bowl.
Cook the pasta according to instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
Wipe the skillet again and heat over medium. Add the butter and garlic. Stir for 30 seconds. Add the cup of pasta water to the skillet and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce. Drain the pasta and add the skillet, along with the olives, lemon juice, lemon zest, green onions, chives, broccolini and a few tbsp olive oil. Stir it all together and add more salt and pepper if needed. Top with lots of parmesan and the toasted breadcrumbs.
Keyword Lunch, Main Dish, Pasta