Ingredients:-

Lemon  – 1, zested and juiced

Garlic Clove – ½ crushed

Green Olives – 10, pitted and chopped

Red Chilli  – 1, finely chopped

Flat-leaf parsley  – a small bunch, chopped

Extra virgin Olive Oil – 4 tbsp

Salt and Pepper – to taste

Rigatoni – 150g (try Barilla)

Parmesan – 1 tbsp to serve (optional)

Method:-

  • To make the Gremolata, mix the lemon juice and zest, garlic, olives, red chilli and parsley together with the olive oil. Season well and keep aside while you cook the pasta according to packet instructions.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving 2 tbsp of the cooking liquid. Tip back into the pan and add the reserved liquid and the Gremolata.  Stir for 1 minute and serve with parmesan.