Name: Dirty Martini Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 1 lb. spaghetti -; 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 c. torn pitted Castelvetrano or green olives, plus 1/3 c. olive brine -; 4 cloves garlic, sliced -; Zest of 1 lemon -; 1/3 c. gin or vodka -; 2/3 c. heavy cream -; 2/3 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -; 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley -; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -

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Ingredients for - Dirty Martini Pasta

1. Kosher salt -

2. 1 lb. spaghetti -

3. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

4. 1 c. torn pitted Castelvetrano or green olives, plus 1/3 c. olive brine -

5. 4 cloves garlic, sliced -

6. Zest of 1 lemon -

7. 1/3 c. gin or vodka -

8. 2/3 c. heavy cream -

9. 2/3 c. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving -

10. 1/3 c. chopped fresh parsley -

11. 3 tbsp. unsalted butter -

How to cook deliciously - Dirty Martini Pasta

1. Stage

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add olives, garlic, and lemon zest and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Stage

Add gin and cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about half, about 4 minutes.

4. Stage

Add cream, olive brine, pasta, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Cook, tossing constantly and adding more pasta water as needed, until pasta is coated and sauce is emulsified, about 2 minutes.

5. Stage

Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and butter until butter is melted; season with salt. Top with more Parmesan before serving.