Tossing spaghetti with lemon juice gives it a tangy edge that’s irresistible with sausage-spiced pork and briny Castelvetrano olives. A total weeknight winner!
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- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 745
- 12 oz.
spaghetti
- 3
strips lemon zest, thinly sliced, plus 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp.
olive oil, divided
- 1 lb.
ground pork
- 2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp.
fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 tsp.
red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp.
paprika
- 1 pt.
grape tomatoes
- 1/2 c.
dry white wine
- 1/2 c.
Castelvetrano olives, torn in half and pitted
- 1/4 c.
basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 c.
flat-leaf parsley, chopped
-
Grated parmesan, for serving
Directions
-
- Step 1Cook pasta per package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain and toss pasta with lemon juice.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium-high. Add pork and cook, breaking into small pieces, until starting to brown, 5 minutes. Move pork to edges of skillet, add remaining tablespoon oil, garlic, lemon zest, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir into pork, sprinkle with paprika and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Step 3Push pork to one side, add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to release liquid, 5 minutes. Add wine, bring to a simmer and cook until reduced, 2 minutes.
- Step 4Remove from heat, add olives and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Add pasta, return to medium-high and cook, tossing and adding more reserved pasta water as necessary, until sauce coats pasta. Toss with basil and parsley and serve with Parmesan.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 756 cal, 36.5 g fat (12.5 g sat), 34 g pro, 284 mg sodium, 75 g carb, 6 g fiber
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Tina (she/her) is the food producer of the Hearst Lifestyle Group. She comes to Hearst with 10 years experience in the world of food styling for editorial, digital and television platforms. When she’s not cooking in her tiny Brooklyn kitchen, she can be found enjoying a beer at a local brewery, hiking in a national park or enjoying an afternoon at the beach.
