Orange, Olive, And Basil Sauce

Servings: 4
Ingredients:

1/4 c  (2 oz, 1/2 stick) butter                 Juice from 1 large orange
Finely grated zest of                    -(about 1/3 cup)
-2 large oranges                         Lots of freshly ground
20    Greek olives (kalamata)                  -black pepper
-pitted and chopped               1/3 c  Chopped fresh basil leaves
2 lg Garlic cloves, fine chopped       1/4 c  Grated parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a medium skillet. Add orange zest, olives, and garlic,and
cook for 1 minute. Add orange juice and pepper and cook for another
minute. Toss with hot pasta, add basil and parmesan cheese, and toss again.
Serve at once. Pass extra grated cheese and the pepper mill for each person
to add to taste. RECOMMENDED PASTA: 3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine. Serves
4.

—–