5 from 6 votes
Kimchi Olive Pasta (Greek-Korean Fusion Recipe)
Whip up a quick kimchi olive pasta - a unique Greek-Korean fusion combining spicy kimchi, rich olives, feta, and egg, ready in just 15 minutes!
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
567 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 7 oz (200 g) rigatoni pasta or other short pasta
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup (160 ml) kimchi sour, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) kalamata olives vacuum sealed olives preferred. See note below.
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pasta water
- 1.5 oz (42 g) feta cheese crumbled
- 2 green onion finely chopped
- 3 egg
Instructions
- Cook your pasta according to the package directions until al dente. If your olives have pits, remove them and slice the olives into pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Be careful not to overheat the oil. Add the kimchi and sauté until it softens, about 2-3 minutes. Add the olives and garlic to the skillet and continue to cook for another minute, allowing the flavors to meld together with the kimchi.
- Toss in the cooked pasta, adding a splash of pasta water to help bind all the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle feta cheese and chopped green onions over the pasta, mixing them in lightly. Meanwhile, in a separate skillet, cook the eggs to your preference, either sunny-side-up or over-easy.
- As a final touch, top the pasta with a fried egg. Drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil over the dish before serving, if desired.
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Notes
- For this recipe, organic vacuum-sealed Kalamata olives are recommended. If you can't find them, Kalamata olives in a brine will also work well. Just remember to rinse the brine off before use to balance the saltiness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
567kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
233mg
(78%)
Sodium
1183mg
(49%)
Potassium
375mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 233mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1183mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 375mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.