Dirty Martini Pasta

★ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a43896859/dirty-martini-pasta-recipe/

Ingredients:

★ 1 lb. spaghetti
★ 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
★ 1 c. roughly chopped Shaftini olives, plus 1/3 c. olive brine
★ 4 cloves garlic, sliced
★ Zest of 1 lemon
★ 1/3 c. gin
★ 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
★ Optional, but adding a protein would be good!

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Instructions:

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

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

4. Add cream, olive brine, pasta, and 1/2 cup of 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. Stir in Parmesan, parsley, and butter until butter is melted; season with salt. Top with more Parmesan
before serving.