Dirty Martini Pasta

Dirty Martini Pasta

from delish.com
30 min
4 servings

This pasta first went viral on TikTok when chef Emily Eggers shared her recipe for an olive brine and gin-spiked spaghetti. So we made our own version.

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

Directions

  1. 1

    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. 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. 3

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

  4. 4

    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. 5

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