Green Olive Pasta
The following recipe and photography was provided by Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina.
This Green Olive Pasta is a simple yet elevated weeknight dinner that comes together with just a handful of high-quality ingredients. Briny Heinen’s Green Olives add a fresh, savory bite that is paired perfectly with rich butter and bright lemon. A splash of white wine creates a light, flavorful sauce that coats every piece of pasta beautifully. Using Heinen’s Bagged Artisan Pasta ensures the perfect al dente texture, while the new squeeze bottle olive oil makes prep effortless. Finished with a generous sprinkle of Heinen’s Parmesan, this dish feels both comforting and refined. It’s an easy way to bring bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavor to your table in under 30 minutes!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Simple ingredients, standout flavor. Simple ingredients that deliver big, restaurant-quality flavor.
- Quick and convenient for any night. Ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights
- Made with trusted pantry staples. Made with convenient, high-quality staples that can be purchased at any Heinen’s location.
Green Olive Pasta
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 lb Heinen’s Bagged Artisan Pasta
- 1 container Heinen’s Pitted Castelvetrano Olives, drained
- 1 Tbsp Heinen’s Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Heinen’s Butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup Heinen’s Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Prepare the olives: Roughly chop the green olives and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes, allowing it to reduce slightly.
- Build the sauce: Add the chopped olives, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add pasta and finish: Add the cooked pasta directly to the skillet along with a splash of reserved pasta water. Toss until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- Brighten with lemon: Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
