Spaghetti with Olive Pesto

Name: Spaghetti with Olive Pesto
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 3 medium cloves, garlic, unpeeled; 1 1/2 cups, kalamata olives, pitted; 1 , medium shallot, chopped coarse; 8 , fresh basil leaves (large); 1/4 cup packed, fresh parsley leaves; 1 , anchovy fillet, rinsed (optional); 1 ounce, Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), plus extra for serving; 6 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, lemon juice from 1 lemon; , table salt and ground black pepper; 1 pound, spaghetti; 1 , lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Pasta
Vegetarian

Black pesto is called olivada in Italy; high-quality olives are a must.

SERVES 4 to 6

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