Super green pantry pasta

Name: Super green pantry pasta
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400g casarecce pasta; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp baby capers, drained; ¼ cup chopped green olives; 275g marinated artichokes, chopped; ⅓ cup basil pesto; 2 tbsp chopped pistachios; finely grated parmesan, to serve

Jessica Brook

August 15, 2022

Use up those jars of olives, artichokes and pesto lurking at the back of your pantry with this go-to green pasta recipe

Ingredients

400g casarecce pasta
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp baby capers, drained
¼ cup chopped green olives
275g marinated artichokes, chopped
⅓ cup basil pesto
2 tbsp chopped pistachios
finely grated parmesan, to serve

Method

Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to packet directions, or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the capers, olives and artichoke and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Add the pasta, pesto and reserved cooking water and toss to combine.
Step 3
Serve with pistachios and parmesan.