Black N Blue Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Black Sauce
Blue Cheese Crumbles
Garnish
Method
Cooking Pasta
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt.
- 2
Cook Pasta
Add 8 cups of fusilli pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Set Aside
Once cooked, drain the pasta using a colander and set aside.
Preparing Black Sauce
- 4
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add Black Olives
Stir in 1 cup of sliced black olives and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 7
Combine Ingredients
Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the black sauce. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
- 8
Add Blue Cheese
Sprinkle 1 cup of blue cheese crumbles over the pasta and gently mix until the cheese starts to melt slightly.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
Serve the Black N Blue Pasta in bowls, garnishing each serving with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
