Basil and Olive Ziti

Name: Basil and Olive Ziti
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti or medium-sized pasta, cooked according to package directions; 1 (3 oz.) can sliced black olives, drained; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Herb Blend; 1 Tablespoon Basil Premium Olive Oil; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (optional garnish)

June 22, 2023

Some recipes don’t need a long ingredient list — they just need the right ingredients.

This Basil and Olive Ziti is one of those dishes I turn to when I want something easy but full of flavor. The combination of briny black olives, our Herb Blend, and Basil Premium Olive Oil creates a pasta that feels fresh and balanced without being heavy.

I love letting the olive oil sit with the herbs for a few minutes before tossing it with the pasta. It gives the flavors time to wake up and mingle. The basil olive oil brings a soft, garden-fresh note that makes the whole dish feel light and satisfying.

It’s perfect as a simple weeknight dinner, a side for grilled chicken, or even served chilled as part of a summer spread. Sometimes the most dependable recipes are the ones you come back to again and again.