A quick and easy Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic and Lime that is so very perfect for a quick meatless meal.

Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic and Lime Recipe

This fresh and simple green-themed Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic and Lime dish couldn’t be easier to make. A few minutes is all that is needed to have this flavor-filled dish ready. I’ve thrown it together for lunch in no time. 

Lovely green fettuccine spinach pasta noodles were tossed with olive oil, olives, garlic, basil, a little butter, and lime zest, then finished off with a squeeze of bright lime juice for a simple, happy, light pasta dish. A little bit of chopping, and zesting, followed by some basic sautéeing is all that is required. Easy enough, right?

I’m thinking it would be mighty fine served as a chilled pasta too. Mighty fine, indeed. Make it ahead a day or two, chill it and have a tasty meal to pack and take for lunch.

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Here’s a tasty tip: If you’re a big olive fan, you may want to go ahead and double the amount in the recipe. I’ve had a hankering for olives lately and this dish can definitely handle more if olives are your thing.

Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic and Lime

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Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic, and Lime Recipe

Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic and Lime Recipe

Spinach Pasta with Olives, Basil, Garlic, and Lime

A simple pasta perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spinach fettuccine pasta (or preferred pasta)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 ounces ( about 1/3 cup) green pitted olives, rough chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves loosely packed, rough chopped
  • zest from 1 lime (about 1/2 tsp)
  • 2 pinches pepper
  • juice of 1/3 of a lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • grated parmesan, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Add olive oil to a skillet. Heat over medium until oil begins to ripple.
  3. Reduce heat to medium low. Add olives and garlic. Cook for about 3 minutes.
  4. Add butter, basil, lime zest, and pepper. Stir together and cook for about 2 minutes.
  5. Add drained pasta. Squeeze 1/3 lime over pasta. Toss all together.
  6. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Top with grated parmesan, if desired.
  8. Enjoy!

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Updated 2/22/15. Originally published 3/18/13.