New Jamie Oliver pasta: 11‑minute feta and olive delight

Pasta with black olives is an excellent choice for a tasty meal. Jamie Oliver, the well-known chef, offers a recipe that satisfies hunger and requires minimal cooking and cleaning up afterwards. The sauce for this dish is prepared in a blender, making it exceptionally easy.

The recipe is from Jamie Oliver's book, which contains numerous recipes for quick and economical meals. Although the dish's cost is calculated per serving, it remains affordable for four people.

Ingredients:

• Your favourite pasta (for 4 people),
• A jar of black olives,
• 2-3 cloves of garlic,
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme,
• Freshly ground black pepper,
• Olive oil,
• Balsamic vinegar,
• A block of feta cheese.

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions (8-10 minutes).
2. In the meantime, prepare the sauce: peel the garlic and place it in a blender with the olives, half of the thyme leaves, a teaspoon of pepper, six tablespoons of olive oil, and two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. Blend until smooth.
3. After cooking the pasta, reserve a cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
4. Return the pasta to the pot, add half of the sauce, and mix the cooking water to thin the sauce.
5. Divide the pasta onto plates, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with feta and the remaining thyme, and finally add the chopped olives.

Black olives are readily available in supermarkets, costing between £ 1 and £2 for a jar. They are often used in dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine and work wonderfully as an addition to pasta, salads, or rice dishes. Pitted olives are advisable for this dish.

One user shared their thoughts on this dish:

This is SO SIMPLE and incredibly tasty. I’ll definitely add it to my repertoire of easy pasta dishes! My kids love olives, and this is a HIT.

Jamie Oliver's recipe is a superb way to enjoy a quick, delicious meal that will please the entire family.