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Linguine With Green Olive Sauce and Zesty Breadcrumbs

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Linda Xiao
  • Active Time

    30 minutes

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

Bursting with the big brash flavors of green olives, anchovies, and capers, this herbaceous pasta sauce isn't afraid to bite back.

Ingredients

4 Servings

1 tablespoon plus ½ cup olive oil
¼ cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
12 ounces linguine or other long pasta
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1 small garlic clove
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup green olives, pitted, halved
3 tablespoons drained capers
½ ounce Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium and cook panko, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; transfer to paper towels to drain and toss with dill and lemon zest.

    Step 2

    Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup pasta cooking liquid.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, mash anchovies and garlic to a paste on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife. Combine with parsley, basil, and half of olives and capers in a large bowl. Chop remaining olives and capers and add to bowl, along with remaining ½ cup oil. Mix well; season sauce with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Add pasta and ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking liquid to sauce. Toss, adding Parmesan a bit at a time, along with more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta. Add lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Serve pasta topped with panko and more Parmesan.

    Step 6

    Do Ahead:Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly against surface, and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 680 Fat (g) 38 Saturated Fat (g) 6 Cholesterol (mg) 10 Carbohydrates (g) 71 Dietary Fiber (g) 5 Total Sugars (g) 4 Protein (g) 15 Sodium (mg) 870
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